Video & Transcript Research : 'opportunity youth'
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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Race & Access to Opportunity and Juvenile Justice Oversight Council (6-20-23) Reupload
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJVT8DrXTVQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:05:30 – introduction of new Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity member Jim Coleman
00:08:45 – One Lexington presents
01:14:15 – Kentucky Youth Advocates presents, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Most vulnerable youth, but most promising youth that he likes to call them opportunity youth.
- As localized data shows, for opportunity youth between the ages of 20 to 24, you can see that between
- The good news is that there is an existing funding stream available for opportunity youth.
- Innovation and Opportunity Act youth dollars.
- Those dollars are distributed to the 28 local workforce development boards to help opportunity youth
Keywords:
healthcare, Medicare, insurance, financial assistance, families, wage theft, employers, penalties, Texas Workforce Commission, employee rights, employer database, worker rights, death investigation, emergency services, medical benefits, exposure claims, public safety, workforce development, TWC, youth workforce
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Defining opportunity youth in Texas Code will allow us to get a much clearer picture of who opportunity
- Opportunity youth is not just a problem.
- In Corpus Christi alone, we have identified nearly 9,000 opportunity youth.
- I was an Opportunity Youth before I even knew what the term meant.
- When we invest in Opportunity Youth, we're not just giving them jobs.
Keywords:
workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He also likes to listen to this, play the violin in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Orchestra.
- And then I also have Jack Vandalinder, who plays the violin, both solo and with the Albuquerque Youth
- didn't want to miss the opportunity for us to talk up the educators that we have from a CTE and from
- Speaker, I do appreciate you giving us the opportunity to do this today.
- for males and females, requiring separate athletic opportunities in certain circumstances, requiring
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Thank you for the for the opportunity. Thank you for the for the opportunity.
- Thank you for the opportunity. All that. Thank you for the opportunity.
- Thank you, Chair, for the opportunity to answer.
- Thank you very much opportunity for all.
- </c><00:42:37.800><c> provide</c> for this opportunity to provide for this opportunity to provide testimony
Keywords:
automated external defibrillator, AED, cardiac arrest, state buildings, health education, public health, lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, Hawaii, workers' compensation, auditor, procurement audit, compliance, Department of Human Resources Development, transparency, accountability, medical care
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- This proposed substitute specifies that the requirement for a teach-out opportunity under the same material
- substitute is what will be moving, then it can be discussed like final passage, but there will be an opportunity
- We have what I believe is a truly unique opportunity to expand access to the much-needed opportunities
- We should share this excitement with our youth and document the history of apples in Washington State
Keywords:
education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety
Summary:
The committee met on February 3 and considered several bills for possible executive session, with no public hearings. Members were told that House Bill 2538 would be heard later in the session, and no action was taken on House Bills 2422, 2427, or 2589 while amendments were still being worked on. The committee then reviewed House Bill 2438, which creates the Supporting Our Early Education Degree Seekers Scholarship for early childhood education students. A proposed substitute made the scholarship a yearly $10 million allocation from the GET account, capped administrative costs at $500,000, adjusted eligibility for students who already hold an associate degree, created a scholarship account, added a statute of limitations, and required notice to GET account holders. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 13-4, with supporters emphasizing early childhood educator shortages and opponents raising concerns about moving funds from GET accounts.
The committee also advanced House Bill 2525, establishing a heritage orchard program at Washington State University. A proposed substitute removed requirements related to preserving orchards and propagating rare apple breeds, and an amendment added a null and void clause; the bill passed 17-0. House Bill 2586, which automatically qualifies Passport to Careers students for the Washington College Grant and aligns financial-need calculations with federal formulas, also passed unanimously. House Bill 2458, expanding Washington College Grant eligibility to certain non-degree credential programs, was amended to require the Student Achievement Council and the College Board to propose a maximum award amount; it passed 11-6 after debate over fiscal impacts and support for trades and certificate programs.
House Bill 2474, concerning student consumer protections when institutions or programs close, was amended to narrow exemptions for certain private institutions, including Independent Colleges of Washington and Northwest Indian College, and to clarify teach-out and reimbursement rules. Supporters said it would better protect students when schools change materially or close, while opponents argued the guardrails were too restrictive for institutions; it passed 9-8. Finally, House Bill 2540, extending recertification intervals for emergency medical technicians from every three years to every six years after 10 years of Washington certification, passed 17-0, with supporters saying it would reduce redundant training while maintaining standards.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- My question is around youth who need supportive housing, and so how would this help some of the youth
- help prevent youth homelessness and serve youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness.
- You'll also find within the Office of Homeless Youth the Independent Youth Housing Program, which was
- The bill expands the age of the youth representatives on the advisory committee to allow for a youth
- For example, they will no longer refer to youth as street youth, which is considered derogatory.
Keywords:
homeless youth, youth homelessness, runaway youth, young adult homelessness, housing instability, family reunification, family stability, youth services, homelessness prevention, protective services, Department of Commerce, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, advisory committee, lived experience, data sharing, outcome measures, interagency coordination, service providers, at-risk youth
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Feb 12th, 2026
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- And the last question I have is regarding opportunity zones, Section 70421.
- federal or state opportunity zones.
- And while I think there is some benefit and an opportunity to do more with opportunity zones, we want
- Thank you for the opportunity today.
- Thank you for the opportunity.
Bills:
H4975
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I can definitely see this as hindering career ladder opportunities, for example, for sure.
- I can definitely see this as hindering career ladder opportunities, for example, for sure.
- Senate Bill 5957 expands the membership of the Homeless Youth Advisory Committee to include at least
- And there's no opportunity for remuneration by the person who is then lost out on money.
- I appreciate the opportunity that I've had here to spend looking into all the different services that
Keywords:
child care, Working Connections Child Care, WCCC, graduate students, professional students, higher education, full-time student, affordable child care, subsidized child care, child care subsidy, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, income eligibility, state median income, copayment, copay waiver, family support, workforce participation, working families, special needs child care
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- You have a voice as a youth.
- You have a voice as a youth.
- You have a voice as a youth.
- You have a voice as a youth.
- You have a voice as a youth.
Keywords:
foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Francis, spending hours away from their families, so that all New Mexicans can find in this state opportunity
- Speaker and gentlemen, from my youth, I didn't spend a whole lot of time in that neck of the woods.
- Prior to taking office four years ago, I had not had the opportunity to make a visit to that area.
- I had an opportunity to visit with this young lady this morning, and she does hail from New Jersey, and
- I also had the opportunity to visit with some students from UNM School of Medicine.
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- for Youth, Hawaii Youth Action, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Point Source Youth, and then a handful
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- Um, we have written support from the judiciary, from DebtFree Justice Hawaiʻi, Opportunity for Youth
Keywords:
LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition.
The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals.
The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 390 helps promote entrepreneurship among veterans and provides them with greater opportunities
- We strongly support initiatives to create opportunities for veteran-owned businesses and veterans and
- Senate Bill 390 ensures that we have created opportunities and resources, continuing to contribute to
- Senate bill ensures that we have created opportunities and resources continuing, contributing to the
- Now they deserve the opportunity to succeed as business owners.
Keywords:
veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, 1185
Summary:
The Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several bills related to military installations, veterans, and contracting opportunities. Senator Birdwell presented SB 1197, which would extend existing drone restrictions over military bases and airports to spaceports, with exceptions for authorized users; no public testimony was offered at the first hearing, and the bill was left pending before later being reported favorably. Chairman Hancock presented SB 1271, which would allow Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over military installations so state and local authorities could handle certain juvenile offenses and provide more rehabilitative options; a committee substitute was explained, but the bill was left pending after no initial witnesses appeared.
The committee also considered SB 390, which would expand the state historically underutilized business definition to include SBA-certified veteran-owned businesses regardless of disability rating. Supporters from the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce and other veterans argued the change would improve access to state contracting, strengthen the economy, and better recognize veterans’ contributions. Senator Eckhardt raised concerns that broadening the category to all veterans might not satisfy the disparity-study basis typically used for HUB classifications, and Jim Brennan echoed that concern while suggesting a separate category might be more workable.
During the pending-legislation portion, the committee voted on several bills. SB 651 and SB 897 were each substituted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1814 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1197 was reported favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1271 was left pending after a motion to report the committee substitute favorably, and SB 390 was left pending after testimony concluded. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- youth in your district had no respectively for each of you, of the opportunity youth in your district
- The good news is that there is an existing funding stream available for opportunity youth.
- My name is Hannah Gorgie, and I am with the Texas Opportunity Youth Network.
- LSJA focuses on an important subset of opportunity youth: justice-involved youth in particular.
- LSJA, we focus on an important subset of opportunity youth, justice involved, youth in particular.
Keywords:
hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy
Summary:
The committee heard a series of bills, mostly related to economic development, tax incentives, and workforce programs. Senate Bill 1534 would direct a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Workforce Commission on health physics education and workforce needs; resource witnesses from the Workforce Commission and Coordinating Board testified, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1553 would authorize Kerr County to impose a hotel occupancy tax for tourism-related uses, and Senate Bills 1086 and 1087 would authorize similar county hotel taxes for Children’s County and Mason County; all three bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1754, which would prohibit county and local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power wholesale, with testimony sharply divided between landowners and policy groups opposing renewable subsidies and industry representatives and some senators arguing the bill would harm clean energy investment and local decision-making; the bill was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2322, which would exempt dispatchable electric generation facilities from the JEDI program’s compelling-factor test so they could qualify for school district tax incentives; testimony was mixed, and the bill was left pending.
Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 1718, which would add the NRA annual meeting to the state’s major events reimbursement program. The bill’s sponsor and NRA representatives argued the event brings substantial tourism and economic activity, while opponents said it would use taxpayer funds to subsidize an organization that opposes gun safety measures; the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events reimbursement program, with the committee substitute exempting it from the usual competitive site-selection requirement because of timing; testimony from the event organizers and Arlington tourism officials was supportive, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program at the Texas Workforce Commission to support college-and-career readiness and technical assistance in rural communities; witnesses from Texas 2036, Collegiate Edgination, and a rural school district supported it, and it was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 913 would repeal a special requirement that Alpine dedicate at least 50% of its hotel occupancy tax to advertising and promotion, and Senate Bill 1143 would require more coordination and reporting for youth workforce programs serving disconnected young Texans; both bills received supportive testimony and were left pending. At the end of the hearing, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess, subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It only applies to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act youth programs, and we do have a resource
- As Senator Blanco mentioned, opportunity youth are young people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school and
- The good news is that there is an existing funding stream available for opportunity youth.
- I am with the Texas Opportunity Youth Network.
- Our focus is on an important subset of opportunity youth—justice-involved youth in particular.
Keywords:
hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Economic DevelopmentNote: This video has been edited to include the opening roll call. Video footage begins at 00m:32s. Apr 7th, 2025
Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Act youth programs.
- As Senator Blanco mentioned, opportunity youth are young people age 16 to 24 who are not in school and
- The good news is that there is an existing funding stream available for opportunity youth.
- My name is Hannah Gergi, and I am with the Texas Opportunity Youth Network.
- LSJA, we focus on an important subset of opportunity youth: justice-involved youth in particular.
Keywords:
hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy
Summary:
The Senate Economic Development Committee met to hear a series of bills and informational primers, with several resource witnesses from the Governor’s Office, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The chair opened by noting the death of Senator King’s son and asking members to keep the family in their prayers. Most bills were laid out and left pending subject to the call of the chair after brief author presentations and public testimony.
The committee heard several local hotel occupancy tax bills: SB 1553 for Kerr County, SB 1086 for Childress County, SB 1087 for Mason County, and SB 913 for Alpine. Supporters, including the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association and local officials, said the measures would allow counties or the city to use hotel tax revenue for tourism-related projects and local development. The committee also heard SB 1534, which would direct a study on health physics education and workforce needs in Texas; resource witnesses from TWC and THECB testified on the bill. All of these measures were left pending.
A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 1754, which would prohibit local tax abatements for renewable energy facilities selling power at wholesale, with an exception for certain battery storage tied to dispatchable generation. The bill drew strong support from witnesses who argued counties should not subsidize wind and solar projects that can harm neighboring landowners and that renewables already receive substantial federal support. Opponents from the solar and storage industry argued the bill would remove a voluntary local economic development tool, raise power prices, and discourage investment. Senators also debated landowner impacts, grid reliability, and whether the bill was the right policy tool; the bill was left pending.
The committee also heard SB 2322, a committee substitute related to the Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act, which would exempt electric generation facilities from the program’s compelling-factor test so they can qualify for school tax limitation agreements. Supporters said the change would correct an unintended barrier for dispatchable generation, while Senator Johnson argued it would weaken the program’s purpose by subsidizing projects that would locate in Texas anyway. SB 1718 would add the NRA annual meeting to the major events reimbursement program; the NRA supported it, while gun violence prevention advocates opposed using state incentives for the organization. SB 2004 would add the Arlington Grand Prix to the major events program, and SB 2448 would create a rural workforce development grant program; both drew supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard SB 1143, a substitute bill aimed at improving transparency and coordination in programs serving opportunity youth ages 14 to 24, with witnesses supporting better reporting and workforce alignment. At the end of the meeting, Senator Johnson moved that the committee stand in recess subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill focuses on educational opportunity for military children to better support the 1.5 million
- Rocky's Law stands for Reach Out to Compact Kids and Youth.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
- Thank you for the opportunity to support House Bill 1939.
- Chairman, committee members, thank you for this opportunity.
Keywords:
HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> access to opportunity. access to opportunity.
- So I'm in full support of House File 3004, the youth force youth workforce digital platform.
- </c><01:20:59.040><c> force</c><01:20:59.440><c> youth</c> House File 3004, the youth force youth House
- This bill does not just create an opportunity, it refills opportunity.
- Bring it before the committee. opportunity, it refills opportunity. opportunity, it refills opportunity
Keywords:
workforce development, youth employment, internships, mentoring, job opportunities, digital platform, online portal, career pathways, youth workforce, employment and economic development, DEED, general fund appropriation, nonprofit grant, social media outreach, digital outreach, workforce opportunities, teen jobs, young adults, career exploration, Minnesota youth
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Right, Chair Greenman and Chair Baker and members of the committee, thanks for the opportunity on Youth
- 00:09:31.920><c> present</c><00:09:32.200><c> our</c> opportunity on youth day to present our opportunity
- Right, Chair Greenman and Chair Baker and members of the committee, thanks for the opportunity on Youth
- Thank you for the opportunity to speak today about strong support for the Youth Promise as outlined in
- Thank you for the opportunity to speak today about strong support for the Youth Promise as outlined in
Keywords:
workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 390 helps promote entrepreneurship. provides them with greater opportunities to participate
- We strongly support initiatives that create opportunities for veteran-owned businesses and keep Texas
- veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation. ...ensures that we have created opportunities
- Now, they deserve the opportunity to succeed as business owners.
- Get the opportunity to serve the people of the state well or better than well-resourced companies or
Keywords:
veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, Veteran Affairs
Summary:
The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.