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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Budget Jan 15th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Capital Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the Executive Director for the American Indian Community Center.
  • I'm the executive director for the American Indian Community Center, a Spokane-based nonprofit that since
  • social services, and also food bank and behavioral health, while we also preserve the cultures of American
  • My name is Bill Aden, Vice President and co-founder of African Community Housing and Development.
  • At ACHD, we empower the community of African diaspora immigrants, refugees, and their descendants in
Bills: HB2295
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 27, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Odum returned home with an idea: the concept of total skin care for the African-American community.
  • 27.440><c> for</c><00:16:27.680><c> the</c> of total skin care for the of total skin care for the African-American
  • </c><00:16:30.000><c> She</c><00:16:30.240><c> founded</c> African-American community.
  • She founded African-American community.
  • </c> American companies and American workers. American companies and American workers.
Bills: HB7147 , HR1142
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are representing the Arizona section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
  • have Activate 48, Agave Community Threads, Arizona A&HPI for Equity, Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • have Activate 48, Agave Community Threads, Arizona A&HPI for Equity, Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
  • And lastly, I want to acknowledge guests who's here for the African American Legislative Day, so I want
  • to... ...acknowledge a guest who's here for the African American Legislative Day.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized several visiting groups at the Capitol, including OBGYNs and trainees for Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, environmental advocates for Environmental Day, Arizona Maha Coalition members, nurses for Arizona Nurses Day, aerospace industry representatives for Aerospace Day, and guests for International Mother Language Day and other district visitors. Several proclamations and recognitions were read, including International Mother Language Day, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a recognition of Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day and a newly appointed commissioner, and the President Pro Tem made temporary committee appointments. The main floor business was a Committee of the Whole on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, concerning SNAP/TANF public welfare verification, received a floor amendment from Senator Kavanagh and was advanced with a do pass recommendation. SB 1331, relating to SNAP military employment and training, also advanced do pass. SB 1333, relating to a SNAP error rate forensic audit, was amended by the Health and Human Services Committee and advanced do pass after Senator Gonzalez spoke in opposition, arguing the bill did not address the underlying federal error-rate problem and could increase state costs. SB 1334, concerning SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, advanced do pass despite Senator Gonzalez’s opposition, in which she argued the bill would restrict Arizona’s flexibility, especially in rural and tribal areas, and could harm older adults and people with disabilities. SB 1368, concerning SNAP purchase restrictions, was then taken up; Senator Gonzalez began speaking in opposition, but the transcript cuts off before the debate or final action on that bill is completed.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill would require landlords to notify tenants of nearby water hazards, HF1566 3/18/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • These are protections that renters and people with disabilities already have under the Americans with
  • Tragically, in just the last year, three children from the East African Community have died by drowning
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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Apr 8th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Alabama chapter of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, if you could please stand
  • At the University of Montalo, his coach was one of two African-American basketball athletes who...
  • African-American basketball athletes who integrated the athletic program.
  • Those two guys were the first two African-Americans back in history.
  • Of course, he went to the University of Alabama and played football and made All-American, played in
Bills: SJR 12 , SJR 81 , SB 22 , SB 32 , SB 241 , SB 393 , SB 414 , SB 458 , SB 464 , SB 568 , SB 583 , SB 609 , SB 660 , SB 664 , SB 693 , SB 731 , SB 732 , SB 746 , SB 779 , SB 783 , SB 785 , SB 868 , SB 897 , SB 921 , SB 955 , SB 1008 , SB 1029 , SB 1036 , SB 1057 , SB 1059 , SB 1120 , SB 1122 , SB 1147 , SB 1163 , SB 1188 , SB 1197 , SB 1209 , SB 1245 , SB 1321 , SB 1332 , SB 1365 , SB 1394 , SB 1396 , SB 1470 , SB 1484 , SB 1494 , SB 1537 , SB 1596 , SB 1598 , SB 1637 , SB 1644 , SB 1809 , SB 1814 , SB 1822 , SB 1841 , SB 1948 , SB 2064 , SB 2065 , SB 2112 , SB 2155 , SB 2226 , SB 2320 , SB 2406 , SJR 36 , SJR 81 , SJR 50 , SJR 4 , SJR 40 , SJR 27 , SCR 22 , SCR 12 , SCR 39 , SCR 38 , SCR 37 , SB 1396 , SB 1209 , SB 765 , SB 62 , SB 666 , SB 888 , SB 687 , SB 847 , SB 1248 , SB 504 , SB 305 , SB 296 , SB 284 , SB 241 , SB 304 , SB 1023 , SB 204 , SB 609 , SB 670 , SB 850 , SB 854 , SB 413 , SB 1346 , SB 1033 , SB 1220 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 1539 , SB 447 , SB 1119 , SB 1505 , SB 1215 , SB 1302 , SB 583 , SB 673 , SB 681 , SB 1172 , SB 955 , SB 957 , SB 541 , SB 266 , SB 1415 , SB 53 , SB 1352 , SB 785 , SB 1450 , SB 1502 , SB 1566 , SB 1062 , SB 711 , SB 746 , SB 1404 , SB 1448 , SB 507 , SB 1026 , SB 1349 , SB 1355 , SB 1433 , SB 1434 , SB 1596 , SB 1403 , SB 667 , SB 1059 , SB 1567 , SB 310 , SB 311 , SB 505 , SB 1210 , SB 1470 , SB 264 , SB 1358 , SB 1364 , SB 1569 , SB 1376 , SB 1228 , SB 519 , SB 1350 , SB 462 , SB 827 , SB 1585 , SB 1484 , SB 1273 , SB 927 , SB 1227 , SB 1229 , SB 1353 , SB 1464 , SB 1709 , SB 1729 , SB 1733 , SB 1744 , SB 1772 , SB 1841 , SB 1147 , SB 1008 , SB 2016 , SB 1173 , SB 1163 , SB 996 , SB 1370 , SB 1321 , SB 1101 , SB 860 , SB 993 , SB 693 , SB 1537 , SB 1332 , SB 1307 , SB 963 , SB 493 , SB 984 , SB 619 , SB 1122 , SB 455 , SB 522 , SB 1057 , SB 1239 , SB 1254 , SB 1255 , SB 1259 , SB 1341 , SB 1877 , SB 1277 , SB 32 , SB 732 , SB 660 , SB 731 , SB 921 , SB 268 , SB 1822 , SB 1589 , SB 397 , SB 1058 , SB 1267 , SB 2112 , SB 1930 , SB 532 , SB 2155 , SB 508 , SB 292 , SB 291 , SB 901 , SB 1333 , SB 1436 , SB 1494 , SB 964 , SB 779 , SB 1378 , SB 2312 , SB 1719 , SB 287 , SB 2143 , SB 1245 , SB 261 , SB 1247 , SB 1948 , SB 2406 , SB 2407 , SB 1882 , SB 1814 , SB 618 , SB 38 , SB 393 , SB 1371 , SB 1394 , SB 1365 , SB 2243 , SB 2226 , SB 2039 , SB 1919 , SB 1895 , SB 1598 , SB 1493 , SB 1810 , SB 1791 , SB 1706 , SB 1644 , SB 1238 , SB 783 , SB 458 , SB 22 , SB 651 , SB 897 , SB 1809 , SB 1080 , SB 745 , SB 826 , SB 989 , SB 1320 , SB 1437 , SB 2320 , SB 2289 , SB 1171 , SB 664 , SB 1637 , SB 2064 , SB 868 , SB 1079 , SB 1243 , SB 1504 , SB 1851 , SB 1879 , SB 2237 , SB 1257 , SB 2034 , SB 1522 , SB 883 , SB 249 , SB 1318 , SB 1151 , SB 596 , SB 1191 , SB 226 , SB 570 , SB 870 , SB 991 , SB 60 , SB 365 , SB 1067 , SB 1786 , SB 326 , SB 1401 , SB 1592 , SB 1728 , SB 1265 , SB 586 , SB 529 , SB 217 , SB 209 , SB 1923 , SB 1559 , SB 1839 , SB 387 , SB 1874 , SB 1872 , SB 1873 , SB 1921 , SB 1883 , SB 1677 , SB 95 , SB 1620 , SB 1838 , SB 2024 , SB 2429 , SB 1999 , SB 511 , SB 2309 , SB 2166 , SB 871 , SB 510 , SB 33 , SB 2420 , SB 1860 , SB 1541 , SB 1316 , SB 1314 , SB 1313 , SB 1426 , SB 1398 , SB 1869 , SB 1750 , SB 1871 , SB 36 , SB 855 , SB 1233 , SB 760 , SB 2425 , SB 2037 , SB 1758 , SB 1759 , SB 2365 , SB 1924 , SB 762 , SB 1271 , SB 1818 , SB 605 , SB 1405 , SB 1762 , SB 1968 , SB 1977 , SB 2077 , SB 2148 , SB 2321 , SB 1967 , SB 1662 , SB 1663 , SB 2124 , SB 2204 , SB 1855 , SB 863 , SB 37 , SB 241 , SB 1147 , SB 1394 , SB 1814 , SB 1948 , SB 2155 , SB 1209 , SB 1396 , SB 609 , SB 660 , SB 921 , SR 373 , SR 374 , SR 376 , SR 377 , SR 379 , SR 381 , SR 386 , SB 2332 , SB 3040 , SB 3041 , SB 2332 , SB 3040 , SB 3041
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary A May 12th, 2026

Judiciary A

Transcript Highlights:
  • I heard from some of them saying that there was opposition from many of the African American judges in
  • I think that it just so happens that my colleagues on city court, three of them are African American.
  • One of them On city court, three of them are African American. One of them is not.
  • But in 1970, I was one of the first African Americans to integrate Archbishop Shaw High School.
  • We have three African-American judges on the bench and two white judges.
Committee: Senate Judiciary A
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee May 27th, 2025

Privacy and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Americans are three to five times more likely to be flagged for auditing and to be audited.
  • The disparity also was not because there was more tax evasion found on the part of African Americans
  • are pain assessment algorithms that are used in the clinical setting that suggest that people of African
  • And also, you know, that had this sort of disparate effect, particularly on African Americans.
  • And they found out initially that it looked like it was a lot of African Americans.
Summary: The hearing was an informational session of the Consumer Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee on AI risks and mitigation, with the chair framing the discussion around two areas: automated decision systems used in high-stakes settings and frontier models with broader capabilities. The chair emphasized that California has already passed some targeted AI measures, but broader regulation has stalled, and criticized a proposed federal moratorium on state AI laws as a threat to public safety and state innovation. The hearing was organized into two panels, and members repeatedly returned to the balance between innovation, trust, and guardrails. The first panel focused on automated decision systems and algorithmic discrimination. Princeton professor Arvin Narayanan described predictive AI as often only modestly accurate and prone to reproducing historical bias, citing examples such as welfare fraud, criminal risk tools, hospital discharge predictions, and opaque hiring systems. Alondra Nelson, former White House OSTP official, outlined a spectrum of algorithmic discrimination—allocative harms, surveillance and privacy harms, targeting and profiling, and misrepresentation—using examples from IRS audits, Life360 data sharing, facial recognition misidentification, ad targeting, and health care. Cathy O’Neil described her auditing work as building a “cockpit” for AI systems to identify who could be harmed, measure disparities, and set thresholds; she argued that audits, impact assessments, and transparency can improve systems and reward better actors. Members asked about costs, whether AI is more biased than humans, the availability of auditors, and whether state regulation would drive business away; witnesses responded that compliance costs can be managed, that many harms are already occurring, and that companies often need outside pressure and access for meaningful audits. The second panel turned to frontier models. Joshua Bengio warned that frontier AI capabilities are improving rapidly, with planning and reasoning benchmarks advancing at an exponential pace, while alignment and honesty problems remain unresolved. He cited recent research showing models that appear to deceive trainers, preserve their own goals, or even blackmail in simulated settings, and said these behaviors are especially concerning as systems become more agentic and able to act over time without human oversight. The overall discussion ended with bipartisan remarks from members about the need for California to lead on AI safety, protect consumers, and support innovation in lower-risk uses such as agriculture while imposing stronger oversight in consequential domains like employment, housing, health care, and elections.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • California is home to the largest Armenian-American population in the United States.
  • As a Mexican American and Native American player, his career shows us that sports are for everyone and
  • American heritage as well.
  • American sheriff while entertaining crowds each year at the rodeo.
  • The Hall of Fame of the American Cowboys in Colorado Springs, and every year since 2017, Of the American
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arab and other Middle Eastern and North African businesses, abbreviated as MENA, face similar barriers
  • making it a level playing field for all minorities. ...including us, the Middle Eastern and North African
  • Adding Middle Eastern and North African individuals, who are known as MENA, is workable for our agency
  • thankful for your question because, in fact, this is why we're here, because Middle Eastern and North African
  • I'm also the post commander for Military Order of the Purple Heart at American Lake, and also their legislative
Bills: HB2523 , HB2606 , HB2684 , HJM4012
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • This report notes deficiencies that African American students face in school. Look at our history.
  • Education has been denied to African Americans in order to control them.
  • On enrollment, California is the sixth most segregated state in the country for African American students
  • This enduring inequity has led to a loss of opportunities for African Americans.
  • This enduring inequity has led to a loss of opportunities for African Americans, including in employment
Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard several education bills, with AB 887 by Assemblymember Berman proposing that every school district and charter school adopt a plan so all high schools offer at least one computer science course by 2029-30. Supporters, including a teacher and student, argued California is falling behind other states and that computer science is essential for student opportunity and workforce readiness. ACSA opposed the bill, citing the shortage of qualified computer science teachers and administrative burden. The bill passed the committee on a 6-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1390 by Assemblymember Solache, which would allow local and county school boards to raise trustee compensation above long-standing statutory minimums that have not changed in decades. Supporters said the current stipends are too low to make board service accessible to working families and younger community members. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed with five votes, with the roll left open for additional members. AB 865 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would create a $5 million, three-year grant program for dual-language immersion instructional materials, split between high-demand languages and other languages. Supporters said districts often lack standards-aligned materials in languages beyond Spanish, forcing teachers to create their own. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 857 by Assemblymember Gibson, requiring annual cultural competency training for K-12 staff, also passed 5-1 after supporters linked it to the state reparations task force report and argued it would improve trust and student outcomes. The committee additionally approved AB 677 by Assemblymember Bryan, which would make it easier for unhoused students to access school-based vision and dental screenings by allowing directory information to be used for that purpose with an opt-out process; it passed 8-0. AB 903 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, directing the Department of Education to develop best practices on education technology and digital equity, passed after amendments and with some opponents indicating they would remove opposition once the amendments were in print. Finally, AB 917 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, extending permanent-status protections to certain educators in small districts and county programs, drew significant opposition from small districts and regional occupational programs over flexibility and funding concerns; the bill still passed 5-2 with the roll held open for additional votes.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Jan 21st, 2026

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Charlie Kirk made a national impact by encouraging young Americans to think critically, engage in civic
  • Charlie Kirk made a national impact by encouraging young Americans to think critically, engage in civic
  • Charlie Kirk motivated in its limited government free speech and american values charlie kirk motivated
  • Oftentimes, members of the African-American community were asking him questions: how do you feel about
  • “...members of the African-American community were asking him questions: How do you feel about affirmative
Bills: S0194 , S1246
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum and first considered SB 1246, which would expand Florida’s Line Fund for health service workforce shortages. Senator Davis explained that the bill would broaden eligibility beyond nursing to include health science education programs and students, allow matching funds from private contributions, and permit use of funds for scholarships, faculty recruitment, equipment, simulation centers, and facility renovations. Senator Harrell asked for more specificity about which professions would qualify, and Davis said the bill was intended to add flexibility but could be made more concrete. Several witnesses supported the bill, and the committee reported SB 1246 favorably without additional funding being requested. The committee then took up SB 194, which would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance. Senator Martin said the bill would recognize Kirk’s influence on civic engagement, youth leadership, and constitutional education without creating a state holiday. The bill drew both support and opposition from public speakers, with supporters emphasizing Kirk’s advocacy for free speech and unborn children, and opponents arguing that his public statements on race, civil rights, and Black leaders made him an inappropriate figure for state honor. Members also debated whether statute was the right vehicle for such recognition and whether the bill could encourage future requests for similar commemorations. A late-filed amendment by Senator Jones would have added George Floyd to the remembrance language, framing the issue as selective remembrance and pointing to Floyd’s death as another national reckoning. Senator Martin opposed the amendment as unfriendly, and it failed on a roll call vote. The committee then debated SB 194 at length, with supporters describing Kirk as a defender of open debate and opponents saying the bill would legitimize divisive rhetoric. The committee ultimately reported SB 194 favorably, with Senators Berman, Harrell, and Jones voting no, Senator Rodriguez and Chair Simon voting yes, and Chair Calatayud casting the deciding favorable vote. The committee then adjourned after a motion to record Tab 2 in the affirmative was adopted.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/23/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Furthermore, let me just say that Americans in general, sorry, hold on one second here, the American
  • American students from One Voice, One Vote, being able to come to a school district, ...African American
  • Jordan Greenway was the first African-American player to compete for the U.S. in Olympic ice hockey,
  • Jordan Greenway was the first African-American player to compete for the U.S. in Olympic ice hockey,
  • Jordan Greenway was the first African-American player to compete for the U.S. in Olympic ice hockey,
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions and proclamations, including recognition of Dr. Victoria Tannenbaum as Doctor of the Day, Lutheran Day at the Legislature, a veterans treatment court judge, and Adrian Ace Stubbs Day. Attendance was recorded at 56 present, one absent, and three excused. The chamber then moved through communications, committee reports, and first/second readings before beginning a long third-reading calendar. Members considered and voted on a wide range of bills covering tax administration, groundwater and water rights, licensing timeframes, homicide, school employee transparency, mining, retirement system cleanup, utility regulation, AI and digital privacy, sexual extortion, adult protective services, salvage vehicles, veterinary board changes, geological survey reorganization, court fees, real estate licensing, probation, and several education-related appropriations and policy measures. Many bills passed on largely party-line votes, while others passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. Several members explained votes on issues such as superintendent contract transparency, ESA administration funding, mining reclamation, water supply and drought policy, motorcycle safety, AI and adult-content verification, and abortion-pill coercion. The House also passed multiple concurrent resolutions and memorials, including measures on election administration, Judea and Samaria, Route 66, and a memorial to rename State Route 69. Election-related debate was especially pointed, with supporters arguing for precinct-based voting and opponents warning of cost, reduced access, and logistical burdens. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to begin consideration of measures on Calendar No. 1, starting with HB 2174 and related amendments.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Apr 28th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator, the question comes down to—so on the totality-of-circumstances test, if we are looking at an African-American
  • Senator, the question comes down to so on the totality of circumstance test, if we are looking at an African-American
  • So on the totality of circumstance test, if we are looking at an African-American elected from a majority
  • Americans.
  • Map performs for African Americans.
Committee: Senate Rules
VA
Transcript Highlights:
  • April 13th was selected as the anniversary of the lynching of James Holden, the first recorded African
  • American lynching in Virginia.
  • The anniversary of the lynching of James Holden, the first recorded African American lynching in Virginia
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • So that was a decrease in the CVAP of the African Americans and an increase in the Latino CVAP in that
  • These were in a predominantly Black African-American area, and I was wondering if that was part of any
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • She was an Asian politician, nurse, and public servant who made history as the first African American
  • woman elected to Congress and the first African-American woman to chair the House Committee on Science
Bills: HB227
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 17th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:09:32.480><c> The</c><00:09:32.720><c> late</c> African-American young man.
  • The late African-American young man.
  • He conceived and so believed that the United States of America would elect an African-American president
  • He conceived and so believed that the United States of America would elect an African-American president
  • He conceived and so believed that the United States of America would elect an African-American president
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber received several House messages referring local bills to the Committee on Local Legislation, including measures affecting Lawrence, Clayurn, Limestone, Shelby, and Alabaster. The Senate also recognized guests in the gallery, including local leaders, law enforcement officials, and a Jackson County Junior Leadership group. During personal privilege remarks, Senator Figures offered a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., highlighting his civil rights legacy, political influence, and impact on Black voter participation and representation; the Senate observed a moment of silence. Senator Smitherman also thanked her for the remarks. The Senate then adopted Senate Joint Resolution 47, mourning the death and celebrating the life of John J. Guthrie Jr., and Senate Joint Resolution 48, commending Tommy Jax for emergency actions to help a sick child. The Senate considered numerous confirmations from the Committee on Confirmations, all receiving favorable reports and being confirmed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls, including Walter Bracie and Eric Bone to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, Morgan Garner and Susie Beal to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, and Joe Brown, Brian Williams, James Spears, Charles Hedrickk, and Kathy Pierce to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners. Committee reports also advanced several bills, including local legislation and county/municipal government measures. On the floor, the Senate adopted a special order calendar and passed or adopted several bills: SB 239 on child custody jurisdiction enforcement, SB 190 on a sales tax exemption for an ocular eye service company, SB 252 on Governor’s Mansion Authority employees and leave benefits, SB 170 on health savings account regulatory coordination, SB 210 on the chiropractic board, SB 242 on commercial driver’s licenses, and SB 70 on crimes and offenses. SB 247 on insurance was carried over at the sponsor’s request for further work, and SB 83 on guardianships and conservatorships was taken up with discussion of a committee amendment to clarify removal of proceedings from probate to circuit court and notice requirements; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Legacy Finance Committee 3/11/26

Legacy Finance

Transcript Highlights:
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  • and South Americans.
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  • culture at Little experiencing African culture at Little Africa<01:31:50.360><c> Fest.
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:30:58.960><c> Heritage,</c> Council for Motans of African Heritage, Council for Motans of African
  • Our first testifier is Samuel Benda, policy entrepreneur fellow with the African-American Leadership
  • I'm a policy fellow at the African-American Leadership Forum.
  • African-American Leadership Forum. Uh, African-American Leadership Forum.
  • We helping those people American dream.
Bills: HF4207 , HF3639 , HF3981 , HF3064 , HF2123
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It is nothing more than a deliberate attack on Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.
  • A 501(c)(4) dedicated to empowering and advocating for Muslim Americans across Texas.
  • An African American would need two people in order to equal one vote, right? Two million.
  • to get an education to chase the American dream.
  • Chairman: ...African-Americans or whites or Asians, but I do believe that there will be five districts