Video & Transcript Research : 'ethnic media'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today to share the critical role of ethnic media.
- Unfortunately, ethnic media remains severely underfunded despite the critical role it plays in bridging
- Without investment in ethnic media, we risk entire communities becoming disconnected from essential news
- But when ethnic media is supported, communities are empowered.
- So, I urge this committee to invest in the future of ethnic media, such as Baym Hong TV.
Keywords:
public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- But when ethnic media is supported, communities are empowered.
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Keywords:
public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Race & Access to Opportunity (9-26-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5GmD2NJetk, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:01:58 – Nail Technicians
00:19:06 – Kentucky Board of Cosmetology
01:27:42 – Senator Reggie Thomas’ Testimony
01:35:07 – Associated Health Risks of Ethnic Hair Care Products, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:36:34.480><c> of</c><01:36:34.560><c> our</c><01:36:34.800><c> three</c><01:36:35.120><c> ethnic
- </c> Heritage, one of our three ethnic Heritage, one of our three ethnic councils.<01:36:36.560><c> And
- kind of where the idea comes from, and I think it'd be a good way to expand the engagement of our ethnic
- Um, while this bill applies to each of the ethnic councils, I will only be speaking to its impact on
- councils, I will only be the ethnic councils, I will only be speaking<01:39:53.440><c> to</c><01:39:
Keywords:
Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Bills:
HB116
DE
Summary:
The Senate Executive Committee first considered several gubernatorial appointments. Heidi Gilmore was nominated to the Marijuana Appeals Commission and said her real estate and administrative-law background would help her support implementation of Delaware’s new marijuana framework. Lee Wynne Lynn and Ruth Tucker were both nominated to the Delaware River and Bay Authority Board; both emphasized long Delaware ties, public service, and experience in technology, transportation, and executive leadership, with committee members asking about modernization, cashless tolling, and potential conflicts of interest. Lindsay Alexic and Dr. Jennifer Hallman were nominated to the Professional Standards Board and described their classroom and administrative experience in Delaware public education, with discussion focused on supporting teachers, improving educator effectiveness, and helping schools address post-COVID classroom and student-support challenges. Jason Munion and F. Todd Collada were nominated to the Environmental Appeals Board; Munion cited his engineering and environmental background, while Collada noted his work as Milford’s mayor and a contractor. No votes on the nominations are reflected in the transcript excerpt.
The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 364 would create a Delaware Entertainment Production Tax Credit for film, television, e-sports, and video game production, with a $10 million annual cap, audit and reporting requirements, a 2031 sunset, and a focus on verified in-state spending and Delaware hiring; the bill was circulated after no public comment. House Bill 437 was described as a technical corrections bill affecting certain municipal charters and requiring a three-quarters vote; it also drew no public comment. The committee approved the previously circulated minutes by motion and second.
House Bill 446 would reorganize the Delaware Forest Service chapter, consolidate authority in one section, and add definitions related to forests and urban forestry without creating new authority; House Amendment 1 was noted as clarifying existing authority for the Department of Agriculture. House Bill 180, the first leg of a constitutional amendment on voting, would limit felony-related voting loss to actual imprisonment or pardon, remove outdated residency and literacy provisions, update the voting age to 18, and eliminate a post-sentence voting ban; members raised a question about whether the change would apply retroactively, which was left for later clarification. No public comments were offered on the bills, and the committee adjourned after announcing written comments would be accepted for 24 hours.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine children's safety in the digital era, focusing on strengthening protections and addressing legal gaps. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We heard from six witnesses about the harm social media does to our kids and grandkids.
- Social media is now a big part of childhood, isn't it? Yes.
- Can we agree that social media has lowered the cost of being an a-hole? Yeah.
- In fact, they want people coming to their social media platform.
- Do social media programs all... use that?
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the pressing issues surrounding child safety online, with a particular emphasis on recent legislative efforts aimed at curbing child sexual exploitation and harmful content accessible through social media platforms. Senators engaged in a heated discussion regarding the implications of Big Tech's lobbying efforts against vital bills such as the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. Noteworthy testimonies highlighted real-life impacts of online dangers, including tragic cases of child exploitation and drug-related fatalities linked to social media interactions. The bipartisan nature of the committee's commitment to address these issues showcased a collective determination to make the digital environment safer for the younger generation.
HI
Bills:
HB1531
Keywords:
emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1913, which would create a mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veteran Services for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home and appropriate funds for it. Supporters said veterans, especially on the neighbor islands, need more mental health access and coordination. Several witnesses, including Sean Sonatada and Tom Driscoll, supported the intent but urged amendments to broaden the position beyond one facility and make it a statewide resource. Committee members questioned whether the bill would duplicate existing services at the veterans home and whether the position would be reimbursable through federal VA funding; testimony indicated the state would appropriate the money, while existing home services are already covered through current staff and federal reimbursement structures. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 9, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart state. Testifiers generally supported the measure as a way to honor wounded veterans and their families, though one member asked what benefits the designation would confer. Witnesses clarified that the bill was mainly symbolic and did not appear to create new benefits, and one testifier noted Honolulu County had already adopted a similar Purple Heart designation.
The committee then took up House Bill 1628, which would establish a compassionate release protocol for certain seriously ill or debilitated incarcerated persons. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Hawaii Paroling Authority opposed the bill, arguing that an existing administrative process already works, that the bill could improperly extend eligibility to people serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, and that it lacked victim and family input and sufficient resources. In contrast, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission strongly supported the bill, saying it would reduce the high cost of incarcerating people with complex medical needs, ease burdens on staff and the prison population, and better reflect human dignity. The commission described having seen severe suffering and deaths in custody and said compassionate release is warranted in some cases. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Constitution Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- while working to silence media that fight false narratives.
- They've lost social media, so they're looking to governments to shut it down.
- Media and technology companies have come under withering attack. Why?
- media.
- You saw many media outlets like NPR say, we're not going to cover this story.
Keywords:
censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Recently the DEA found that one-third of drug cases had direct ties to social media, the former director
- You talk about stopping drug trafficking on social media, and this is in light of the fact that Senator
- We need to find a way to come together and hold these social media distributors accountable.
- I'm lightly aware of that, uh, based on social media, or, I'm sorry, media reports.
- I don't have social media, unfortunately.
Keywords:
fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention
Summary:
The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's been obviously an increase in deepfake media, which is driven by artificial intelligence and
- The bill ensures that deepfake media can only be legally produced. or distributed if the person depicted
- Consent also includes a description of the deepfake media and, if applicable, the intended audiovisual
- Producing or distributing deepfake media without consent is classified as a Class A misdemeanor with
- We have a definition of deepfake media, pretty much a definition of deep, uh, uh, visual depiction.
Keywords:
child protection, sexual offenses, visual material, artificial intelligence, criminal penalties, law enforcement, defense against prosecution, obscenity, judicial officer, deepfake, deep fake, synthetic media, AI-generated content, machine learning, nonconsensual pornography, revenge porn, sexually explicit media, intimate images, digital manipulation, visual depiction
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 25th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
business taxes, annual reports, Alabama Tax Tribunal, tax appeals, local government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, emergency services, 911
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So this bill does establish an ethnic council modeled after other three ethnic councils.
- </c><00:02:47.720><c> will</c> establishing this ethnic council will establishing this ethnic council
- We currently lack a formal structure to effectively engage with other ethnic councils.
- model works and our... to effectively engaged with other ethnic to effectively engaged with other ethnic
- Existing ethnic councils like councils.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Education Policy
TX
Keywords:
school safety, Foundation School Program, education funding, student allotment, Texas education, SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- and how to use social media safely prior to entering the eighth grade.
- ... ...more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of anxiety and depression.
- So what does social media use do that is negative to kids?
- Also, no social media use before age 16. No social media use before age 16.
- ... ...attended a master class on social media and its impact on the mental health of young people.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Instead of just saying deepfake videos, we just want to say artificially generated media.
- But it was artificially generated media, and it included her voice.
- This is not a problem that is specifically confined to artificially generated media.
- Artificially... ...media is a part of it.
- Would you agree that artificial intelligence and AI... ...AI-generated media is evolving rapidly.
Keywords:
voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We work with ethnic councils to distribute those, our own gov delivery lists.
- We work with ethnic councils to do.
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- </c> Minnesota News Media Institute. Minnesota News Media Institute.
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AL
AL