Video & Transcript Research : 'Native American'
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The project's environmental review process requires lead agencies to consult with California Native American
- California Native American tribes are best positioned to identify their own TCRs and how to best protect
- SB 1326 empowers California Native American tribes to better protect their TCRs and preserve their culture
- SB 1326 ensures that California Native American tribes have the authority to use our tribal cultural
- American tribes.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Preston Griffith, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary, and Dario Gil, of New York, to be Under Secretary for Science, both of the Department of Energy. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We can usher a new era of sustainable abundance and American dynamism.
- manufacturing, and to keep prices low for American consumers.
- American energy dominance and fulfill the president's priorities.
- American tribes in America and the Alaska Natives to make sure that we're executing on the mission and
- delivering results. to support the Alaskan Natives.
Keywords:
nominations, Undersecretary of Energy, Undersecretary of Science, Preston Griffith, Dario Gil, energy policy, scientific innovation
Summary:
The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The American Legion is proud of us and is participating in Veteran Honors.
- In our town, we have the Marine Corps League, the American Legion, the VFW, and the DAV.
- You know, we've been really fortunate with the American Legion down in Silver City.
- So creating support for Native Americans.
- Native veterans' mental health and wellness is a really big deal for me.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- really as the golden age of American really as the golden age of American democracy<00:21:21.760
- Um, but I through American history.
- Hawaiians Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians have<01:10:36.320
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing with Professor Colin Moore on democratic norms and their erosion in the United States, with a focus on what that could mean for Hawaii. Chair Carl Rhodes introduced the topic and the professor, noting the briefing was livestreamed and could be rescheduled if technical problems arose. Moore defined democratic norms as unwritten guardrails that make written constitutional rules work in practice, emphasizing two core norms from political science: mutual toleration, meaning acceptance of political opponents as legitimate, and institutional forbearance, meaning restraint in using legal powers to the maximum for partisan gain.
Moore used historical examples to show how norms develop and erode, including George Washington’s resignation, the Alien and Sedition Acts, the contested 1800 election, Franklin Roosevelt’s court-packing plan, and Watergate. He argued that democracies usually erode gradually rather than through sudden coups, often through leaders who reject opponents’ legitimacy, tolerate political violence, restrict civil liberties, or attack the press. He said the United States is vulnerable because of its strong presidency, an 18th-century constitutional design that did not anticipate modern political parties or a neutral civil service, and because polarization has encouraged “constitutional hardball” and retaliation.
He cited comparative examples such as Hungary, Turkey, and other countries that slid toward authoritarianism over time, and said the U.S. has been rated a flawed democracy by outside indexes. Moore said the erosion predates Donald Trump, though he believes Trump has accelerated it, and pointed to recent actions and rhetoric as moving beyond ceremony into government practice. He also warned that Congress has not consistently checked executive power and that public willingness to excuse anti-democratic behavior from preferred candidates is troubling. The briefing ended with Moore turning to federalism and Hawaii, arguing that the state depends heavily on federal funding for health care, schools, housing, and infrastructure, and that delays or disruptions from an unstable federal government could create serious local harm even if no law is formally broken.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Dec 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Joni Swina for Native American Early Education and Care; our chief financial officer; Deputy ASD Director
- Joni Swina for Native American Early Education and Care; our chief financial officer; Deputy ASD Director
- Joni Swina for Native American Early Education and Care; our chief financial officer; Deputy ASD Director
- state in the nation to have an assistant secretary for Native American early education and care and
- But we have thousands of children being served in pre-K who are Native American students.
Summary:
The committee heard first from LFC staff on a brief about New Mexico’s universal child care expansion. Staff said child care assistance has clear benefits for parents and families, but LFC has not found evidence in New Mexico that it improves children’s educational outcomes; they argued pre-K is the better tool for that goal. The brief highlighted four concerns with universal access: an estimated annual cost of about $849.7 million, a sharp decline in registered homes, possible crowding out of lower-income families, and reduced access for children under age two. Staff also suggested possible mitigations such as prioritizing slots for low-income and at-risk families, reinstating sliding-scale co-pays, and tying quality improvements to workforce wages.
Members raised questions about the cost estimate, funding sources, provider quality, and whether the data showed actual crowding out. Several lawmakers expressed support for child care generally but concern about the fiscal impact and whether universal access would divert resources from the families most in need. Others emphasized the importance of child care for workforce participation, rural communities, and family stability, and questioned how registered homes are counted and regulated. LFC staff clarified that the cost estimate was for child care assistance only, not the entire ECECD budget, and that the data showed declines in the share of lowest-income children and infants/toddlers served, though not causation.
The ECECD secretary then presented the department’s response, saying universal child care is intended to complete a cradle-to-career system and that the department has already seen strong uptake, increased capacity, and rising workforce participation. She said 6,206 families were found eligible in the first month, the share of infants and toddlers served rose, and new provider applications and licensed slots increased after the November rollout. The department also emphasized wage increases, quality improvements, and a new wage scale/career lattice, while projecting a lower near-term cost than LFC’s estimate and requesting additional funding for child care, early pre-K, home visiting, workforce systems, and capacity-building. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided; the discussion was informational and focused on questions and testimony.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Nov 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Murrow Award for Broadcast Excellence, one of the highest honors in American broadcasting.
- I am a San Diego native, a California native.
- I am a San Diego native, a California native. I've worked in the local news space.
- I am a San Diego native, a California native.
- We have people all over the state of California, and I, too, am a California native.
Summary:
The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access.
Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix.
Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 29th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They are both California natives.
- American communities.
- Their answer lies in the American Revolution.
- Long before the founding of our nation, Native Americans were the first inhabitants of this land.
- She was a founding member of the American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation and served on the American
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a largely procedural session with several unanimous-consent motions, guest introductions, and budget-related trailer bills. Members also adopted resolutions recognizing June as Dairy Month and June 2026 as Electronic Dance Music Month, and later approved H.R. 88 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Guest introductions highlighted the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Kappa League, Assembly staff member Mukhtar Ali, and Jennifer Levy, who is advocating against drunk driving after the death of her son.
On the floor, the Assembly considered a series of Senate budget trailer bills presented by Assembly Member Gabriel. SB 170 reorganizes housing and homelessness agencies; SB 171 makes labor-related cleanup changes; SB 172 addresses general government, broadband, and NextGen 9-1-1; SB 174 extends remote court hearings and related court provisions; SB 177 advances options related to Medi-Cal and employer contributions; SB 180 extends the California Competes tax credit and conforms tax treatment for certain savings accounts; SB 169 covers transportation and DMV-related provisions; SB 168 creates a zero-emission vehicle incentive program and other clean-energy changes; SB 166 implements natural resources and environmental protection budget items; SB 165 extends the skilled nursing facility financing framework; SB 163 updates developmental services; and SB 135 funds higher education initiatives, including community college enrollment and Cal Grant changes. Most of these measures passed with bipartisan support, though several drew opposition over concerns about bureaucracy, fees, oversight, or policy direction.
The Assembly also passed SB 719, which updates vehicle-related protections for domestic violence survivors, SB 97, an urgency bill making clarifying changes to digital financial asset law, SB 1350, which supports hydrogen and clean energy development, and SB 1344, which aims to reduce meritless lawsuits delaying affordable and supportive housing projects. AB 182, which sets the order for proposition numbers on the November ballot, was approved despite criticism that it manipulates the ballot numbering process. Votes on the measures were recorded, with many passing on strong margins and several transmitted immediately to the Senate or Governor as noted in the proceedings.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And then Native Americans—the suicide rate among Minnesota's Native American population, as you can see
- from the trend lines, is noticeably higher than the national trend line for Native Americans.
- And then Native Americans—the suicide rate among Minnesota's Native American population, as you can see
- Thank you for the question. farmers and Native Americans um farmers and Native Americans um particularly
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Americans <01:40:55.960>in specific case of Native Americans in specific
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Jul 1st, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we have the New Mexico Premium Assistance, the Native American Premium Assistance, which is limited
- to our Native American residents, and the Medicaid Transition Premium Relief, which covers the first
- American premium assistance.
- Yes, because we also have the Native American Premium Assistance and the Medicaid Transition Premium
- American, and then I thought the other one was on here as well, but it might not be.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- You had the foresight to do this and the wisdom to include an Assistant Secretary for Native American
- American Early Education and Care, Dr.
- Mind you, my district is very much Native American New Mexico, and you keep mentioning your appreciation
- I also have to commend your former Native American Secretary, Secretary...
- Simulation of our Native American cultures, languages, etc.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed May 6, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 57
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Speaker, Tūtū and Me serves Native Hawaiian and non-Native Hawaiian students alike.
- The programs that benefit Native Hawaiian often uplift non-Native Hawaiian as well.
- and non-native Hawaiian students alike. and non-native Hawaiian students alike.
- The programs that benefit Native The programs that benefit Native Hawaiian<04:56:26.160>
often - just wanted to mention that our native just wanted to mention that our native Hawaiian<05:03:18.400
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Zoo bonding request 3/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Aspen, the star of the show, is a North American porcupine, so a Minnesota native here.
- not only with her diet, her nutrition, her behavior, and also when we want to try to breed a North American
- we want to try to breed a North American we want to try to breed a North American porcupine.<00:
- The fisher, a Minnesota native animal, also is one that has been able to figure out a way to hunt after
- Sounds good. >> [applause] the fisher, a Minnesota native animal, the fisher, a Minnesota native animal
Summary:
The Minnesota Zoo presented its infrastructure and animal health needs to the committee, beginning with an educational demonstration featuring Aspen, a North American porcupine. Staff used the animal to explain porcupine biology and correct common myths, including that porcupines cannot shoot their quills and that the quills are not poisonous. Members asked about the animal’s natural predators and care, and staff explained that porcupines are protected by their quills but can still be preyed on by animals such as bobcats, cougars, great horned owls, and fishers.
Zoo leadership then shifted to the facility request, describing the zoo as a major state attraction and education center with about 1.4 to 1.5 million annual visitors, nearly 100,000 students served, and significant economic impact. They said the 50-year-old campus is in poor condition, with a third of its 125 structures in poor or crisis condition and more than $78 million in deferred maintenance, creating safety risks for visitors, staff, and animals. The zoo said it is seeking to use the governor’s recommended $4 million for critical life-support and infrastructure needs.
The main funding request discussed was an additional $6 million for the zoo’s animal hospital project. Zoo officials explained that the original plan for a standalone new hospital was no longer affordable, so they are now proposing a new wing attached to the existing A Building hospital. The extra funds would renovate A Building for staff, storage, and support spaces, remove asbestos, meet code, and improve safety so the new hospital can function as intended. Members asked about incidents at the zoo, and staff described examples such as close calls with animal enclosures and injuries tied to aging facilities and outdated equipment. No vote or formal action was taken in the transcript.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Tomorrow, there will be a joint session for Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Hawaiian Native Day
- Throughout history, Black Americans have been at the forefront of shaping the nation.
- American communities.
- American communities.
- Americans by ICE since we did this.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As we know, Native Americans make up approximately 1% of Minnesota's population, yet they represent over
- Native Americans make up approximately Native Americans make up approximately 1%<00:01:58.680>
- Incarcerated Native Americans who engage in culturally specific and relevant programming have lower recidivism
- in Native Americans who engage in Native Americans who engage in culturally<00:04:23.040>
specific - Native Americans thank you incarcerated Native Americans thank you representative<00:05:03.320>
Keeler
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:19 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You have the complexity with Spanish and with the Native Americans that were already here, and I'm trying
- With Spanish and with the Native Americans that were already here.
- New Mexicans, not just the Hispanics, but the Native Americans also. ...actual our constituents and
- our Native New Mexicans, not just the Hispanics, but the Native Americans also.
- Americans have.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 11th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- That's for the history and the culture, and the other one is for Native American essential understanding
- Native American essential understanding.
- science centers, but the 5.7 is the one-time for dyslexia, statewide reading, school board training, Native
- American essentials, and programs.
Bills:
HB1540
Keywords:
education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility
Summary:
The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000.
The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 22nd, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Americans and African Americans have an even higher likelihood of vulnerability to have Alzheimer's.
- compared to almost any other state in the nation, we are populated with a very high percentage of Native
- Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and African Americans, people who are the most vulnerable to Alzheimer's
- In Spanish and some native languages, Tewa and Navajo in particular.
- You talk about older Latinos and Native Americans and African-Americans.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Selena Quintanilla Perez and Dallas-Fort Worth native DJ Spinderella as a member of Salt N Pepper.
- View on March 11, 1878 and welcomed its first class of students, which included eight young African American
- Members, today is Alabama Coushatta Tribe, uh, their day at the state Capitol, as the oldest native tribe
- From being their first jobs, building their careers, and connecting with the American dream.
- The City of Edinburgh earned for the fourth time in a row, the 2024 All-American City designation by
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a native of Lubbock.
- I'm also a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
- ordinance, and I've got direct knowledge and experience in the value of preserving selective Texas native
- We promote and advocate for bird-friendly spaces and habitat, including native trees.
- It's not native. They don't grow well here. Should have been an ash juniper. Thank you very much.
Bills:
SB434, SB844, SB898, SB1177, SB1214, SB1454, SB1920, SB1927, SB1935, SB1965, SB2010, SB2046, SB2068, SB2073, SB2183, SB2260, SB3034, SB907
Keywords:
SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I'm a native of Lubbock.
- I'm also a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
- In the value of preserving selective Texas native trees.
- It's not native. They don't grow well here. Should have been an ash juniper. Thank you very much.
- A bottom line is that this legislation makes the American dream of owning a home more attainable for
Bills:
SB 434, SB 844, SB 898, SB 1177, SB 1214, SB 1454, SB 1920, SB 1927, SB 1935, SB 1965, SB 2010, SB 2046, SB 2068, SB 2073, SB 2183, SB 2260, SB 3034, SB 907
Keywords:
SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs