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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Leadership Roll Out the Minnesotans First Agenda - 01/30/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson, and on all the chaos that you're hearing down here at the
- And that's why we're here today to introduce our agenda, the Republican Senate agenda of Minnesotans
- We're here today to introduce our agenda, the Republican Senate agenda of Minnesotans First.
- </c> Services committee and as the Republican Services committee and as the Republican co-chair<00:14
- But yeah, that does put the Republicans in the minority position.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's actually better than it is currently here in California for Republicans.
- Strom Thurmond changes party to Republican. ...to eventually pass a civil rights act.
- Strom Thurmond changes party to Republican in 1964.
- It wasn't Democrats or Republicans who passed the Voting Rights Act.
- It wasn't Democrats or Republicans who passed the Voting Rights Act.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after initially lacking a quorum, then completed the prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, journal motions, and a long series of procedural actions, including suspending rules to move bills and approve a large Appropriations Committee hearing list. Members also made several guest introductions, including Shannon Lee, district staff from Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez’s office, and later guests tied to agritourism and education recognitions.
The floor debate centered heavily on AJR 31, a resolution urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Supporters argued that recent Supreme Court decisions and redistricting efforts in other states were weakening Black and other minority representation and that California should take a clear stand for voting rights. Opponents argued the measure promoted racial division, conflicted with equal protection principles, and that districts should be drawn based on place or communities of interest rather than race. After a contentious debate with repeated parliamentary warnings over decorum, the Assembly suspended the rules to take up the resolution, added coauthors, and passed AJR 31 by a vote of 58-8.
The Assembly then moved through a series of bills and resolutions, generally approving them with little or no opposition. These included AB 2341 clarifying emergency language translation rules for local agencies; AB 1816 extending court supervision for certain sex-offender rehabilitation programs; AB 2561 protecting consumer privacy settings on phones and digital devices; ACR 167 recognizing World Agritourism Day; ACR 190 recognizing California Day of the Teacher; AB 1581 improving identification of Native American students in public schools; AB 1586 requiring opioid overdose prevention training for school resource officers and safety planning; AB 1665 requiring mental health training for school coaches; AB 1693 streamlining retail tenant-improvement permitting; AB 1768 authorizing a local tax measure related to health funding; AB 1712 facilitating a water-system sale for Santa Fe Springs; AB 1792 addressing sexually exploitive AI imagery in health education; and AB 1822 prioritizing school projects that address extreme heat. Most measures passed overwhelmingly, several unanimously, and the resolution on agritourism and the teacher day were adopted by voice vote.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 03:04 pm
Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- If I was independent, I'm going to switch to Republican.
- Yeah, the way it is right now, you can't switch from Democrat to Republican, Republican to Democrat,
- What this does is prevents, I'm used Republican, Democrat.
- I know a lot of Republicans are trying to get unaffiliated voters to change to Republican because of
- , Republican to Democrat, within 60 days.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Republican using it, is it partisan? Republican using it, is it partisan?
- Is this Republican or Democrat?
- Is this Republican or official score. Is this Republican or Democrat?
- They're not just Republican.
- Republican. There are Americans and Republican.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Media Availability to Discuss Special Session - 06/09/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of the members of the Senate Republican of the members of the Senate Republican caucus<00:03:15.920
- Yeah, the Republicans in the House did a great job.
- We got to get more bully Republicans. We got to get more mean.
- ><c> particularly</c> Republicans in the House, particularly Republicans in the House, particularly when
- Yeah, the Republicans in the House goal?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Review of the Minnesota Senate’s 2026 Session | Senator Erin Murphy May 22nd, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Well, to the point of using the bonding bill as a bargaining chip, you know, Senate Republicans
- But our Republican colleagues across the aisle wanted to wait until January, and I'm not sure why they
- Uh but we could not get our House counterparts, especially the Republicans, to agree to that.
- But, our Republican people's hands.
- But, our Republican colleagues<00:03:23.640><c> across</c><00:03:23.959><c> the</c><00:03:24.080><c>
Summary:
The interview focused on the Minnesota Senate DFL’s end-of-session accomplishments and frustrations. The senator said the caucus entered the session expecting little to get done in a divided, election-year legislature, but instead passed a range of major measures, including emergency rental assistance, immigration enforcement, gun violence prevention, an independent Office of the Inspector General, consumer protections for homeowners associations, and a $1.2 billion bonding/infrastructure bill for water, roads, and bridges. He said the bonding bill was a success but criticized the limited funding for lead pipe replacement, noting only $15 million was included.
He also discussed affordability measures, especially a vehicle tab fee reduction negotiated in connection with the bonding bill, saying Democrats wanted the relief to take effect sooner but Republicans pushed implementation to January. He described other unfinished or blocked items, including a small business relief package tied to Metro Surge and efforts to protect Medicaid and SNAP from federal changes. He said many Senate proposals were developed through committee hearings and were meant to be negotiated publicly, but argued the House often failed to do comparable work, leading to last-minute deals and more party-line votes.
The senator was sharply critical of federal actions under the Trump administration, saying cuts and mandates were harming states, counties, Medicaid, and SNAP, and weakening the state-federal partnership. Looking ahead, he said interim work will likely focus on procedural changes and health care, including stabilizing HCMC and supporting rural hospitals. He said the session’s work was aimed at serving Minnesotans first, and expressed optimism about the upcoming election season and the possibility of changing legislative practices next session.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> heels of what we know is a republican heels of what we know is a republican plan<00:23:25.320><c
- So why do Republicans want to roll this rule back?
- So why do Republicans want to roll this rule back?
- </c> today with my Democrat Co and Republican today with my Democrat Co and Republican colleagues<00:
- </c><04:02:49.680><c> Democrat</c> affiliations Republican Democrat affiliations Republican Democrat
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 5/5/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Dec 9th, 2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- I speak as a lifelong Floridian who grew up in a Republican household, and I was a Republican for very
- I interned at the Republican National Committee under Lee Atwater.
- I represent the Venezuelan American Republican Club.
- This might make the Venezuelan Republican Club happy, but what about everyone else?
- ...might make the Venezuelan Republican Club happy, but what about everyone else?
Summary:
The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability heard three bills and reported all three favorably. First, the committee took up Senator Gates’ employee protection bill, which was amended with a delete-all to create whistleblower protections for people who file ethics complaints based on personal knowledge. Gates and the Florida Commission on Ethics said the measure would reduce retaliation against insiders who report misconduct, while the commission said it supported the proposal and expected low implementation costs. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended.
The committee next considered Senator McClain’s bill to reclassify certain district assistant regional counsel supervisor positions in the Florida Retirement System to the senior management class. Supporters said the change would align those positions with comparable attorneys in public defender and state attorney offices and help with recruitment and retention. A late-file technical amendment aligning class codes with statute was adopted, and the committee then reported the bill favorably.
The final bill, Senator Martin’s SB 194, would designate October 14 each year as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance in Florida. Martin argued the day would honor Kirk’s advocacy for free speech, civic engagement, and debate, and said it would not create a state holiday or require closures. The bill drew strong opposition from Senator Polsky and Senator Bracy Davis, who cited Kirk’s public statements on race, women, guns, and systemic discrimination and argued he was divisive and unworthy of a state honor. Supporters, including representatives from the Venezuelan American Republican Club and the Christian Family Coalition, backed the measure. After debate, the committee voted to report the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL and Republican Media Availability - 02/03/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It’s extremely disappointing to me and my colleagues at the Republican caucus here, hoping that we can
- I mean, the president would be a Republican. Can you explain what it was that you wanted to see?
- Is that what you’re seeing from the Republicans in Washington, that they’re being bipartisan?
- were trying to Champion and Republicans were trying to Champion and push<00:09:25.680><c> forward</c
- can you explain would be a republican can you explain what<00:10:03.640><c> it</c><00:10:03.800><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
A New Senator is Sworn In / Legalizing Sports Betting in Minnesota / Black Entrepreneurs Day Feb 7th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The temporary tie between the DFL and the Republican caucuses is over.
- The DFL now has the majority with 34 members; the Republican caucus has 33.
- A proposal has been set forth by the Republican caucus as well.
- </c> has been set forth by the Republican has been set forth by the Republican caucus<00:09:34.320><c
- </c> haven't seen this year's two Republican haven't seen this year's two Republican bill<00:09:45.000
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Leaders Speak on 2026 Bonding Priorities - 04/28/26
Transcript Highlights:
- And I am encouraged by the support of our Republican colleagues as well.
- And I am encouraged by the support of our Republican colleagues as well.
- And I am encouraged by the support of our Republican colleagues as well.
- > are</c><00:14:01.240><c> both</c> Republicans and DFLers are both Republicans and DFLers are both supporting
- Republicans didn't really like funded.
Summary:
Senate leaders and supporters held a press availability focused on passing a state capital investment, or bonding, bill this session. Chair Sandy Pappas said the state has received more than $7 billion in project requests and is pushing for a $1.4 billion bonding package to address infrastructure needs such as clean water, state parks and trails, college and university repairs, sewer capacity for housing growth, and other public facilities. She and other speakers stressed that delaying projects raises costs and that they do not expect a special session, making action before adjournment especially important.
Testimony from labor and legislative leaders emphasized the economic benefits of bonding. Anthony Wilkie of SMART Local 10 said public bonding projects create work hours for skilled trades and cited Fraser Hall at the University of Minnesota as an example of a project that employed union members. Senator Nick Frentz argued that bonding supports jobs, especially in greater Minnesota, and highlighted water infrastructure needs, including communities facing manganese contamination and high water rates if they must finance treatment plants alone. Senator Ann Johnson Stewart pointed to PFAS-related water treatment costs in Minnetonka Beach and said she would support higher education and water projects.
Majority Leader Erin Murphy said the Senate is working toward the $1.4 billion target, noting the state’s AAA bond rating and the need to keep borrowing costs low. She also said the recent Metro Surge period led to about 4,000 lost construction jobs, strengthening the case for a bill this year. In response to questions, Pappas said negotiations with Senator Housley and House leaders were underway but still early, with no final target set yet; she said staff are preparing project lists and language, and that some items, such as HCMC, may move separately. No formal vote was taken in the exchange, but the speakers expressed optimism about reaching a bipartisan agreement before session end.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
- So glad to be with you here this morning as House Republicans announce two priority bills.
- So that is at the heart of my bill today and a big reason why we are prioritizing as a House Republican
- I think what the people of Minnesota need to know is that House Republicans are here every day working
- are here every day House Republicans are here every day working<00:03:23.879><c> to</c><00:03:24.040
- No, I think that this is a statewide issue, and Republicans certainly are interested in local control
Summary:
House Republicans held a press event to announce two priority bills focused on immigration and state spending. Rep. Isaac Schultz said his bill, House File 10, would stop taxpayer funding for people in Minnesota illegally, including through programs such as Northstar Promise, MinnesotaCare, medical assistance, and legal services. He framed the proposal as a way to redirect limited state resources to Minnesota families, veterans, people with disabilities, the homeless, and infrastructure needs, and said it could save more than $100 million, with some estimates discussed during debate reaching about $200 million for MinnesotaCare alone.
Rep. Max Rymer introduced House File 16, which would require reporting to ICE or other federal immigration authorities when an undocumented immigrant is suspected of committing a violent crime, and would bar local governments from withholding information from federal authorities. He said the bill is intended to end sanctuary-city practices and improve public safety. Both lawmakers argued that the measures are narrow, targeted at violent offenders, and consistent with cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. They also said the bills respond to voter concerns about illegal immigration and rising costs.
During questions, the members said the state-funding bill is aimed at state dollars, while the reporting bill complements federal law by addressing local noncooperation. They discussed concerns about eligibility tracking and said current programs do not provide enough data on how many undocumented people receive benefits. Schultz cited a family in his district that lost MinnesotaCare after an income change as an example of what he sees as unfair treatment compared with benefits for undocumented immigrants. No votes were taken at the event; the lawmakers said these are the first of several bills they plan to advance this session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House panel debates GOP resolution to begin impeachment proceedings against governor, AG Apr 15th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> have the support of your Republican have the support of your Republican Caucus<00:42:56.560><c>
- Or should they apply only or Republican?
- You've heard from Republicans. You've heard from independents.
- It's not a shock to me that you all want a Republican governor and you all want a Republican attorney
- ><c> Republican</c><01:12:35.680><c> candidate</c><01:12:36.080><c> for</c> chaired by a Republican candidate
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I would ask my friend from New Jersey and my Republican colleagues to please reconsider.
- And so I would just urge my other Republican colleagues to follow in Mr.
- I want to thank Republican Representative Jeff Crank, and I want to thank Republican Representative Jeff
- And had the House majority, the Republicans, done what Republicans and Democrats in this chamber have
- I DON'T KNOW HOW THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY CAN FORCE A VOTE ON A I had hoped that my Republican colleagues
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:41:47.840><c> Study</c> grateful to lead the Republican Study grateful to lead the Republican
- This week, the Republican committees are working on Trump's Republican ripoff, a plan to take from our
- Republican le committees are working on Republican le committees are working on Trump's<07:35:52.798>
- :55.200><c> to</c> Trump's Republican ripoff, a plan to Trump's Republican ripoff, a plan to take<07:
- </c> of them are Republican districts. of them are Republican districts.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We would love to work with Republicans on something like that.
- </c> from Banning fracking now if Republicans from Banning fracking now if Republicans really<00:27:08.000
- It's not Republican or Democrat; it's demographics.
- I know my Republican colleagues well.
- I know my Republican colleagues well.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Republican Media Availability 12/4/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent Senate District 54, which is most of Scott County, and I'm the Republican lead on the Senate
- I represent Senate District 54, which is most of Scott County, and I'm the Republican lead on the Senate
- I represent Senate District 54, which is most of Scott County, and I'm the Republican lead on the Senate
- Is there a reason that Republican lawmakers weren't at that event?
- </c> Um is there a reason that Republican Um is there a reason that Republican lawmakers<00:13:47.839
Summary:
Republican legislative leaders in Minnesota held a budget-focused press availability after the November forecast, thanking Minnesota Management and Budget staff while arguing the updated numbers show a much worse deficit outlook than expected. They said the state faces a structural spending problem, cited projected gaps in the 2028-29 biennium and over the four-year outlook, and blamed recent deficits on higher spending, tax increases, mandates, and what they described as fraud in state programs. They also criticized Governor Walz for focusing on federal issues and for not doing enough to control spending or address fraud.
Speaker Lisa Demuth, House Republican Leader Harry Niska, and Senate Finance lead Eric Pratt all said the forecast underscores the need for spending restraint, pro-growth policies, and stronger fraud prevention. They pointed to health care, long-term care, Medicaid-related programs, and local government mandates as major cost drivers, and said the legislature should examine those areas in the upcoming session. Demuth said the state should not ignore fraud and noted that the legislature had added staff to the Office of the Legislative Auditor and whistleblower protections, but had not passed an independent inspector general office.
A substantial portion of the exchange centered on fraud investigations and comments by President Trump about Somali Minnesotans. The Republican leaders said they disagreed with condemning any community as a whole, but also said they shared frustration over fraud and corruption and wanted accountability for those responsible. They said the state’s fraud problem is not about any one community, but about failures in administration and oversight. The lawmakers said they would return to session on February 17 and continue working on budget and fraud-related issues.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Opening Day of the Ninety-fourth Session of the Minnesota Legislature 1/14/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That is an addition to the temporary rules. structure that uh that the Republicans structure that uh
- are committed to rooting out Republicans are committed to rooting out fraud<01:08:20.120><c> and</c>
- All members of the Republican caucus shall be seated in the manner prescribed by the Republican caucus
- </c> speaker as follows that the Republican speaker as follows that the Republican caucus<01:14:08.600
- of the Republican caucus shall be<01:14:24.360><c> seated</c><01:14:24.719><c> in</c><01:14:24.880><
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And the sadness of it is that there was a lot of Republican support.
- This is a reckless and unbalanced Republican budget.
- .and I'm going to repeat that: a reckless and unbalanced Republican budget.
- The Republican side? That was impugning. She needs to stop.
- The Republican Party prioritizes private corporations.