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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- He said that authority long predates Republicans being in the majority and goes back at least to 1990
- He added that this was long before Republicans were in the majority.
- Do you ever see anything that is positive from the Republican side?
- I don't think I've ever been here where you testify... ...is positive from the Republican side.
- So this is my first time this year testifying in opposition. is positive from the Republican side.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Outlining Impact of the Human Services Budget Proposal on County Budgets - 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Jordan Rasmusson, Senator from Fergus Falls and the Republican Senate lead on the Human Services
- What I will say is this: the group of us from the counties are not here as Republicans, and we're not
- </c><00:21:48.200><c> and</c> counties are not here as Republicans and counties are not here as Republicans
- </c><00:27:04.240><c> caucus</c><00:27:04.880><c> is</c> that um the Senate Republican caucus is that
- Um, Republicans are, and you're—I know this is a bipartisan issue—but Republicans are typically in favor
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
April 28, 2026 - 12:05 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- They don't, whether you're Democrat or Republican.
- Forty-one percent of Florida voters are registered Republicans.
- One man is moving us into majority Republican counties with this map.
- One man is moving us into majority Republican counties with this map.
- Trump has been pressuring Republicans to push redistricting. ...Trump has been pressuring Republicans
Summary:
The Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting met to consider HB 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts using the governor’s proposed map, EOG PCRP 26. Representative Persons-Mulicka briefly introduced the bill, and Jason Jazeel and Jason Pareda of the governor’s office presented the legal rationale and map details. Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is not prohibited, that the governor’s position is to draw districts without considering race, and that federal equal-protection principles should control over state race-based redistricting provisions. Pareda said he drew the map alone using 2020 census data and census blocks, while also considering population growth estimates, traditional redistricting criteria, and county/city boundaries where feasible.
Pareda described the map as race-neutral and said it keeps 48 counties whole, 382 cities whole, and has a boundary-analysis score of about 85.7%. He walked through regional changes, including major revisions in South Florida, adjustments in Central Florida, and changes in the Tampa Bay area, explaining that population shifts and the need for exact congressional population equality drove many of the district configurations. Members questioned the timing of the special session, the use of 2020 census data versus newer population estimates, the role of the legislature versus the governor, the legal basis for mid-decade redistricting, and whether the map complies with the Voting Rights Act and Fair Districts amendments. Motions to place witnesses under oath and to extend the committee meeting by 30 minutes both failed.
During public testimony, every speaker who was heard opposed the map. Commenters argued that the proposal was a partisan power grab, would reduce Democratic and minority representation, and violated the Florida Constitution and voting rights protections. Several speakers criticized the short notice and lack of public input, while others said the map would confuse voters or split communities. The chair repeatedly reminded attendees to maintain decorum and limited each speaker to about one minute.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Fellow House Republican caucus officers, please join me at the dais.
- That I can when people ask me, "Who is your favorite Republican?"
- Overwhelmed, there are 88 Republicans and there are 62 Democrats.
- Out that Tony has a group of Republicans who follow him around religiously.
- And so I respect the kind of Republican that Tony is. We don't agree on everything.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Aug 20th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- ACA 8 exists because Trump and the Republican controlled Texas legislature and other states like Indiana
- I'm Assemblyman Tom Lackie and I'm the Republican Caucus Chair.
- It wasn't a Republican idea or a Democratic idea. It was the people's idea, and it worked.
- Again, it was voted down. every single Republican in the legislature.
- In fact, the leader of the Republican caucus spoke in opposition, or the Republican, Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint House Media Availability 5/22/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, capital investment, um, I think the Senate Republicans said they would be prepared to engage today
- Uh, capital investment, um, I think the Senate Republicans said they would be prepared to engage today
- Uh, capital investment, um, I think the Senate Republicans said they would be prepared to engage today
- For example, might Republicans want to end MinnesotaCare for all undocumented immigrants instead of just
- in the state are are coming Republicans in the state are are coming at<00:21:01.679><c> this</c><00:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preventing Gun Violence in Minnesota – Senator Ron Latz Mar 7th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I know there was some resistance during the interim with your Republican colleagues saying they wanted
- One is, what can we expect to see from the Republicans who wanted to do the work during session?
- The Republican caucus has ideas.
- The Republican<00:10:40.240><c> caucus</c><00:10:40.640><c> has</c><00:10:40.880><c> ideas.
- </c><00:10:41.320><c> Even</c> Republican caucus has ideas. Even Republican caucus has ideas.
Summary:
The interview focused on Minnesota gun violence prevention efforts following the June shootings of the Hortmans and Hoffmans and the Annunciation shooting. The senator said those events prompted him and Senator Zaynab Mohamed to form a gun violence prevention working group during the interim to gather public and expert input, explore ideas, and build bipartisan support. He said the group was meant to set the stage for session work, and that several ideas vetted there are now appearing in legislative proposals, along with a package from the governor’s office.
Asked what the legislature should prioritize, the senator said there is no single solution and outlined a multi-pronged approach: enforcing and expanding red flag and universal background check laws, considering an assault weapons ban and high-capacity magazine limits, banning ghost guns and binary triggers, improving firearm storage and security, and increasing school counseling and wraparound mental health supports. He emphasized that mental health alone is not the cause of violence, but said better identification of students in distress and easier access to care could help. He also argued that these measures can coexist with the Second Amendment and said regulation is appropriate to keep firearms from people with violent criminal histories, domestic violence histories, or other prohibitions.
On politics and prospects, he said passage will depend on bipartisan negotiation in a closely divided legislature, noting that some Democrats and Republicans are uncomfortable with certain proposals while others are open to them. He said he is willing to adjust language, as he did on earlier red flag and background check laws, and hopes members will work with him and Senator Mohamed, especially in swing districts. If no package passes this session, he said the issue will return next session and voters should hold legislators accountable in the next election. He closed by telling families affected by gun violence that lawmakers are working on the issue now and should not wait for another mass shooting, adding that gun violence also includes suicides and other daily deaths, not just mass shootings.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Our elections, and to the Republicans in this body, it is non-negotiable.
- Republicans vote by mail, and Democrats vote by mail.
- It ends with this House and it ends with this Republican majority. I vote aye.
- With your permission, Republican Caucus will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Hearing Room 1. Thank you.
- With your permission, Republican caucus will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. and hearing room one.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Jimmy Sade as Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation honoring law enforcement officers involved in rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation, with several members praising interagency cooperation and the officers’ actions. The chamber then handled routine business, including committee substitutions, referral of HB 2245 to Appropriations, and first and second readings of numerous bills covering topics such as energy, taxes, education, health, public safety, commerce, and elections.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered HB 2096, HB 2173, HB 2451, and HCR 2001. HB 2096, HB 2173, and HB 2451 were all recommended do pass. HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election requirements, drew extensive debate over voter ID, citizenship verification, foreign funding restrictions, and changes affecting early voting and mail ballots. A sub-floor amendment to HCR 2001 passed 32-26, and the resolution then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole. HB 2121 was retained on the calendar.
On third reading, HB 2010 passed 59-0 on digital consumer licensing disclosures; HB 2132 passed 59-0 on drug offenses; HB 2155 passed 57-2 on continuing the Arizona Beef Council; HB 2178 passed 51-9 on state agency medical credential requirements; HB 2310 passed 59-0 on employment relationships; and HB 2395 passed 59-0 on a Department of Education-related fitness/PE reporting measure. HCR 2001 then passed the House 32-27 and was sent to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, referred the passed measures to engrossing, and later adjourned until Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Prior to serving with the Assembly Republican Caucus, Daryl began his career in the Legislature as a
- You know, one of the great things about our consultants in the Republican caucuses is that they really
- In fact, many of the policy consultants for the Republican Caucus are here with us in the gallery.
- And I think he deserves to be acknowledged by a white Republican.
- By a white Republican.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Finance Committee Members Address Federal Cuts to State Budget - 02/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We heard some from specifically Republican members on the committee today about potentially next week
- </c> heard some from specifically Republican heard some from specifically Republican members<00:03:43.840
- Senator, I'm surprised you didn't read back from a letter that was sent to the delegation from Republican
- Senator, I'm surprised you didn't read back from a letter that was sent to the delegation from Republican
- Senator, I'm surprised you didn't read back from a letter that was sent to the delegation from Republican
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> I stand here today with our Republican I stand here today with our Republican colleagues,<00:16:
- </c> joins me as the deans of our Republican joins me as the deans of our Republican delegation<00:16
- c> ask</c> my Republican colleagues, ask my Republican colleagues, ask yourselves,<00:29:41.840><c> is
- </c> Republican policy committee. Republican policy committee.
- But this Republican, my Republican colleagues, refuse to talk anything about protecting children from
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- raised</c><04:44:39.200><c> concerns</c> House Republicans have raised concerns House Republicans have
- Speaker, my Republican colleagues are Speaker, my Republican colleagues are working<07:12:45.760><c>
- ><c> a</c> And with Republicans pushing a And with Republicans pushing a reconciliation<07:23:41.520>
- </c> vote while four Republicans sat it out. vote while four Republicans sat it out.
- </c><07:54:18.160><c> and</c> hand, black and white, Republican and hand, black and white, Republican
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It Republican candidate for Congress.
- </c> produces the Republican of the year. produces the Republican of the year.
- Most of the time Republicans know it.
- </c><00:15:33.680><c> side</c> much funding on the Republican side much funding on the Republican side
- Republicans will pick the candidate that Republicans will pick the candidate that they<00:20:09.360><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House passes elections bill after lengthy amendments discussions 5/6/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Republican colleague is to be passed. Republican colleague is to be passed.
- And that more Republicans to Congress."
- </c><01:37:39.520><c> states</c> do the same to stop Republican states do the same to stop Republican
- Republican Secretary of State Republican Secretary of State that<01:49:49.199><c> would</c><01:49:49.520
- Republican." Republican."
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus state government finance and elections bill, SF3045 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:33.439><c> or</c> members, whether Republican or members, whether Republican or Democrat.<
- Whether they support Democrats or Republicans, whether they support conservative issues or Republican
- ><c> or</c><00:45:43.200><c> Republican</c> conservative issues or Republican conservative issues or
- His goal is not to elect Republicans.
- That is the truth. uh the the Republicans did not hire uh uh the the Republicans did not hire uh my<01
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 44 Morning Session Apr 21st, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, that day, I think there were about 7 or 8 Republicans that were not able to vote that
- Unfortunately, that day, I think there were about 7 or 8 Republicans that were not able to vote that
- Most of the Republican side of the body passed one a few years ago to make sure we could fund education
- There will also, there will be Democrat and Republican runoffs in August.
- So, there are more Republican officeholders and Republicans seeking office than Democrats.
Bills:
HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:06:42.400><c> will</c> new legislation, House Republicans will new legislation, House Republicans
- </c><00:06:58.800><c> colleagues</c> proud to join my Republican colleagues proud to join my Republican
- We need just four Republicans credits.
- ><c> join</c><07:34:27.200><c> Democrats</c> If MAGA Republicans don't join Democrats If MAGA Republicans
- ><c> situation</c> Republicans have turned the situation Republicans have turned the situation into<07
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Media Availability - 09/17/25
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator, while you're up there, why did Republicans not bring more proposals to this working group
- So, Republicans have been offering these solutions, but unfortunately, the Democrat majority has not
- So, Republicans have been offering these solutions, but unfortunately, the Democrat majority has not
- So, Republicans have been offering these solutions, but unfortunately, the Democrat majority has not
- ><c> are</c> And that's why Republicans are And that's why Republicans are continuing<00:13:05.440><c
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Jan 29th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans are exploring reforms to Medicaid that could help pay for Trump administration priorities
- This is a concern for rural hospitals, both Republican and Democrat.
- When I launched my campaign, it was about uniting Americans, Democrats and Republicans.
- There's no such thing as Republican children or Democratic children. These are our kids.
- Senator Isakson, my Republican predecessor, would have agreed with that; bless his memory.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1997, he began a three-year tenure as the Walker County Republican Party... the Walker County Republican
- He was the Senior Vice Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.
- There have been some that have been amazed at the fact of how we have been able, Republicans and Democrats
- for the Alabama Senate was Jabo Waggoner. ...the Alabama Senate was Jabo Waggoner in Jasper at a Republican
- So let's all of us embrace the spirit of Alabama and resolve as one man and woman, Democrat and Republican
Keywords:
Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition