Video & Transcript : 'Middle East' :
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Whereas the author Thomas Cahill has shown that the Irish of the early Middle Ages are responsible
- No Irish need apply were many signs out east.
- were<00:17:33.480><c> many</c><00:17:33.720><c> signs</c><00:17:34.120><c> out</c><00:17:34.280><c> east
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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Actually, a constituent brought this, and she had lived in Alaska, and when she was in the middle of
- I would most likely settle back east, but I would be really excited to kind of see what I could do for
- So nice to meet you, and it sounds so interesting with a unique background having lived on the East Coast
- the foothills, and it's really great access to go hiking and enjoy nature versus I felt like back east
- the foothills, and it's really great access to go hiking and enjoy nature versus I felt like back east
Committee:
Senate Transportation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 16, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They left American citizens in the Middle East stranded and told them that they were on their own.
- </c><00:29:04.000><c> East,</c><00:29:04.600><c> particularly</c> out of the Middle East, particularly
- </c><00:29:13.680><c> position</c> the Middle East in a dangerous position the Middle East in a dangerous
- East, stability in the Middle East, and freedoms for all who live there.
- That's what funded the death and destruction that we have seen across the Middle East.
Bills:
HR831 , HB6380 , HR528 , HB2196 , HB5729 , HB5254 , HB4294 , HB3073 , HB2294 , HB1665 , HB4284 , HB4467 , HB2709 , HB1422 , SB1884 , SB3971
Keywords:
Down syndrome, awareness month, federal funding, research, advocacy, healthcare, quality of life, disabilities, Vietnam veterans, recognition, freedom, democracy, military service, Save Our Sequoias Act, giant sequoia, giant sequoias, Sequoiadendron giganteum, California forests, wildfire resilience, forest management
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 100 Apr 24th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- at 11:00 on the east side uh outside.<00:49:13.800><c> Um</c> outside.
- Somewhere in the middle maybe 30 folks.
- Somewhere in the middle maybe is<01:13:17.000><c> where</c><01:13:17.160><c> we</c><01:13:17.320><c>
- We really hope to see on the East Lawn.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- He is like the gatekeeper in the middle of the whole justice system.
- In the middle of the whole justice system.
- Chairman, and members, particularly our members from the East Baton Rouge Parish... I don't know.
- Texas and on the East Coast.
- Those parishes are Iberville Parish, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, St.
Bills:
HB513 , HB581 , HB596 , HB660 , HB719 , HB766 , HB802 , HB940 , HB950 , HB1028 , HB1183 , HB1201 , SB233 , SB300 , SB303 , SB315 , SB324 , SB411
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
supplemental pay, law enforcement, probation officers, parole officers, constitutional amendment, plugging credit, inactive well assessment, oil and gas regulation, well plugging, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, HB 660, district attorney salary, assistant district attorney salary, prosecutor pay raise, Louisiana prosecutors, state-paid salaries, warrant payment, R.S. 16:10, R.S. 16:11, general fund impact
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, in the middle of nowhere? We have probably. Property is pretty valuable right now.
- I just see the homeless in Greensburg are either they either are homeless or in a middle institution.
- Is that a local thing for East Baton Rouge? We have a criminal justice coordinating council.
- Most folks just call me by my middle name, Frank.
- I'm Gail Grover, Judge, Juvenile Court here in East Baton Rouge Parish and Division B.
Committee:
House Judiciary
Summary:
The committee took up several bills, beginning with HB 519, which would require special masters appointed in complex consolidated litigation to comply with judicial conduct and federal appointment/disqualification standards, subject to Louisiana law. After a technical amendment clarifying that the provision applies to cases designated under Supreme Court rules, the bill was moved favorably without objection. HB 29, creating the Ascension Parish Retired Employee Insurance Fund, was then heard and also advanced favorably without objection.
The committee next considered HB 324 on judicial salaries. The bill would make the 2024 and 2025 judicial supplement stipend permanent and add future cost-of-living adjustments, subject to available funding and approval by the Louisiana Supreme Court and Judicial Budgetary Control Board. Members asked about funding sources and whether the stipend could be made permanent without a constitutional amendment; after discussion, the bill was moved favorably without objection.
The longest discussion centered on HB 211, the Homelessness Court Program, later named the Streets to Success Act. Amendments were adopted to limit the bill to licensed group homes and to remove enforcement language that would have created civil actions against local governments for failing to remove encampments, while setting staggered effective dates. Supporters, including the bill author and governor’s office representatives, said the measure would create a coordinated court-and-services response for people experiencing homelessness, especially those with substance use or mental health issues, and would allow designated camping areas and diversion into treatment. Opponents, including housing advocates, legal aid groups, and people with lived experience, argued the bill would criminalize homelessness, increase jail and court involvement, and fail to address root causes such as unaffordable housing, lack of shelter capacity, and inadequate wraparound services. The bill drew extensive testimony but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-17 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And to the East Gallery, I'd like to recognize five of our South Florida fire chiefs, leaders in the
- School, representing the Farm Workers Association on the east side as well.
- School, representing the Farm Workers Association on the east side as well.
- Yay, in the East Gallery. Thank you. Turn, stand up from Lobby Tools. Yay! In the East Gallery.
- I'd like to, over at the East Gallery, welcome two of our local elected officials.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board Jun 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Romanak said she is the chief public defender for the 19th Judicial District, which is East Baton Rouge
- And I know there was a gentleman here in the middle. Yes, sir. My name is Chuck Reed.
- Without the local investment in East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes, we wouldn't be solvent statewide
- Sixth Public Defender's Office, which is in the uppermost northeast corner of the state, parishes of East
- years now, we're going to administer that through her office in the 19th Public Defender's Office in East
Summary:
The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board met on June 18, 2026, established a quorum, and adopted the agenda. Public comment took up most of the meeting, with numerous district defenders and chief defenders speaking in support of State Public Defender Remy Starns. Speakers from several districts said the system is more unified, communication with the state office has improved, and local offices feel better supported than in the past. Several also credited Starns with visiting districts, helping with local issues, and improving coordination on capital and non-capital work. One speaker, Richard Thompson, emphasized Starns’ background and training under Sam Dalton, and another noted that a recent staffing decision in St. John the Baptist Parish ultimately proved beneficial for mentorship and resource sharing.
Starns then gave his state public defender report. He said the system has improved over the last seven years and argued that public defense still needs a stable, renewable funding source comparable to other parts of the criminal justice system. He discussed legislative changes affecting public defense, including a cleanup bill, a law eliminating filing fees for writs and appeals, and a new procedure related to expert-fee claims after a recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision. He also described ongoing efforts to integrate capital and post-conviction work into district offices, expand the laws/writs program, and use local and state resources more efficiently. He thanked the board, the Public Defenders Association, and the late Mike Ginnart, whom he praised for his leadership and service.
The board then considered and adopted proposed bylaws. Members discussed the need for a vice chair and a secretary, the role of special committees, and whether committee meetings should be public and limited to less than a quorum. The bylaws were adopted with the understanding that a committee would review and refine them later; volunteers were named for that committee. The board then elected a vice chair and designated the Office of the Public Defender, with staff assistance, as secretary for recordkeeping. Finally, the board heard a presentation on the strategic plan, which was described as largely unchanged from FY25 except for updates to reflect current law, accessibility requirements, training, compliance, and communication goals. The strategic plan was adopted by resolution, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh the middle debt obligations quickly.
- ,</c> Phase one encompassed the north, east, Phase one encompassed the north, east, and<01:10:17.920>
- </c><01:10:40.960><c> It</c><01:10:41.199><c> will</c> and the downtown east plaza.
- It will and the downtown east plaza.
- families in the supporting middle-class families in the region. region. region.
Bills:
HF2148 , HF2693 , HF2542 , HF1141 , HF1770 , HF1489 , HF1709 , HF244 , HF1266 , HF807 , HF2619 , HF1340
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
Keywords:
affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I go from about Moorhead over to Detroit Lakes, and I'll hand it to my neighbor to the east.
- thank you yes I'm uh Paul atkey I east thank you yes I'm uh Paul atkey I represent<00:03:41.680><c>
- West border there um in West and East West border there um in West Central<00:03:49.799><c> Minnesota
- East? Detroit Lakes.
- East? Detroit Lakes.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In the East Gallery, we have some additional members of the AFL-CIO as well.
- It would also change the law in the middle of an ongoing judicial process.
- The middle of an ongoing judicial process. We have a lawsuit in place.
- Sitting in the East Gallery, we have areas of critique. has expired.
- Sitting in the East Gallery, we have areas of critique. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions.
The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously.
The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- In the East Gallery, we have some additional members of the AFL-CIO as well.
- It would also change the law in the middle of an ongoing judicial process.
- We have a lawsuit in place. ...in the middle of an ongoing judicial process.
- Michael Miguelito Fisher from District 64 in the East Gallery.
- It is very expensive to be a part of the middle class right now. It is also expensive to be poor.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities.
On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20.
The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The current system allows for middle schools.
- Beebe for the specifics as to how middle school students are addressed.
- On behalf of our coalition, we agree that there is a huge unmet need for middle school students.
- But the needs exist at the middle school, and I don't—it always seems, I've now said this a couple times
- You know, 50%—double down on the middle school comment that Assemblymember Alvarez made.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard a lengthy agenda of education-related bills, with quorum established at the start and several measures taken up on consent or special order. The committee also announced that AB 1644, AB 2362, and later AB 2197 were pulled from the hearing. Members reminded the public of hearing rules and limited testimony to two witnesses each in support and opposition.
AB 2651, by Assemblymember Bonta, would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd-immunity thresholds. Supporters, including physicians, the California State PTA, public health groups, and school employee organizations, argued that families need timely, school-specific information to protect children and vulnerable community members. Opponents raised concerns about privacy, stigma, and whether school-level snapshots could be misleading. The bill passed the committee 5-1 and later 7-1 on the roll call. AB 2509, by Assemblymember Schultz, would allow districts to use a five-year rolling average for ADA funding calculations; supporters said it would stabilize funding amid attendance declines, while one member noted concerns about masking long-term enrollment problems. It passed 5-1 and later 7-2.
The committee also approved AB 2430, which would expand after-school access, especially for high school students, improve funding and transparency, and create a work group on program quality. Testimony emphasized the value of expanded learning for youth development and working families, and members discussed the need to address middle school access as well. AB 2526, focused on special education funding, would expand the low-incidence fund to include students qualifying for the California alternate assessment; supporters said it would better align funding with student need, while some concerns remained about over-identification. AB 2325, the Pathways to Bilingual Teaching Act, would create a grant program to build bilingual teacher pipelines through partnerships among schools, community colleges, and universities; it received strong support and passed unanimously. AB 2460, presented by Assemblymember Pellerin for Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez, would update school mental-health referral protocols to address trauma related to immigration enforcement; it also passed unanimously. AB 2404, which sought to require Central Valley representation on several governor-appointed bodies, drew debate over geographic representation and board composition and ultimately failed on a 2-5 vote.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The current system allows for middle schools.
- Beebe for the specifics as to how middle school students are addressed.
- On behalf of our coalition, we agree that there is a huge unmet need for middle school students.
- I just want to acknowledge that you're always championing making sure that we don't forget the middle
- You know, 50%—double down on the middle school comment that Assembly Member Alvarez made—and we'll also
Committee:
House Education
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Wait to see in my middle class house I grew up in.
- I have a home in East Mesa, and I love it.
- “And for some reason, anyone living east of Power Road is not allowed any public transportation.
- DFFM has been working, and that is from the 85 going east.
- But that is on coming east of 85 to mitigate those salt cedars.
Bills:
SB1088 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1169 , SB1245 , SB1273 , SB1330 , SB1332 , SB1391 , SB1498 , SB1531 , SB1550 , SB1598 , SB1677 , SB1707 , SB1811 , SB1818
Keywords:
cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Try the one in the middle. Can you hear me now? Good morning, Chairman, members of the committee.
- we're not trying to interfere with the parish work of a sheriff or a state police or a local, like East
- State police or a local, like East Baton Rouge, has a large police force.
- This is a normal collection that would, in its normalcy, have been from East Baton Rouge Parish and the
Committee:
House Municipal
Summary:
The Municipal Program of Cultural Affairs Committee met with a quorum and took up three Senate bills by Senator Edmonds, all related to the new City of St. George. The first bill, SB 348, would allow a local enforcement agency to contract with third-party vendors for administrative support in motor vehicle liability enforcement, such as plate processing, insurance verification, and notices, while making clear the vendors would not have police powers. Members raised concerns that the bill as drafted appeared statewide rather than local to St. George, and discussed how to limit it properly.
After debate, the committee adopted amendments to narrow SB 348 to cities incorporated after October 1, 2019 and to sunset the authority on July 31, 2028, with the understanding that St. George could return later with a properly advertised local bill. The bill then received favorable action. The committee then considered SB 485, which transfers authority to levy and collect the insurance premium tax within St. George to the city beginning January 1, 2027; it was reported favorably without objection.
Finally, the committee heard SB 444, which gives St. George expropriation authority for public infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage, flood protection, water, sewer, and utilities, using procedures similar to other Louisiana municipalities and DOTD. Members asked about the process and confirmed it was standard municipal authority and not related to private industry. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The meeting ended with thanks to staff and members and a reminder that this was the committee’s last meeting.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Try the one in the middle. Can you hear me now? Good morning, Chairman, members of the committee.
- we're not trying to interfere with the parish work of a sheriff or a state police or a local, like East
- State police or a local, like East Baton Rouge, has a large police force.
- This is a normal collection that would, in its normalcy, it was from East Baton Rouge Parish and the
Committee:
House Municipal
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Feb 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the committee, Mark Nolte, District 51, East half of Lafayette County, and all of Saline County
- , you said if two people owned it on each side, you know, then you don't know who's got where the middle
- But lines that ran up to Maryville and to Shenandoah, Iowa, perhaps over to the east, no longer exist
- We've got them running north and south, east and west. We have a lot of traffic here.
- It comes into the corner of my district as well and heads over east. So we talked about that line.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Rural Issues
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 40 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:51 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hill multi-family overlay district specifically allows for the creation of 433 multi-family missing middle
- only seeks to bolster my argument, that what is right for Amesbury is not right for Halifax or for East
- That middle housing that is missing is a great option for them, but may not be a great option for Halifax
- For communities like Abington, East Bridgewater, and Whitman, this means real, predictable relief.
- The unexpected costs that come from students with special education needs sometimes come in the middle
Summary:
The House began with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of three congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Charles Goodman, Jack Goodwin, and Liam LaCrooy. Members also adopted a House-Senate concurrence on House 4359, a Milford alcohol-license bill, after amending it to repeal Chapter 289 of the Acts of 2022 and set an effective date. The chamber then passed Senate 2596, establishing maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, and engrossed House 4887. The House also observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard Rick Ford, Louise M. Pedroso, and Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guests, including students, civic visitors, and British Minister of State Stephen Doughty.
The bulk of the session focused on budget amendments related to housing and emergency assistance. Amendment 1579, which would have tightened HomeBASE eligibility by requiring citizenship-status inquiries, was debated at length and defeated 26-130. Amendment 1582, which would have barred Housing and Livable Communities from conditioning grants on MBTA Communities Act compliance, was also rejected 27-126. Amendment 1583, which would have limited right-to-shelter eligibility to U.S. citizens with six months’ Massachusetts residency, was defeated 26-122. Supporters argued these changes would reduce costs and prioritize taxpayers; opponents said they would exclude lawful residents and undermine existing housing and shelter reforms.
The House then adopted Consolidated Amendment F, covering energy, environmental affairs, and housing, by a vote of 154-0. Speakers highlighted major funding for rental vouchers, emergency shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, clean water, climate and agricultural programs, and food assistance. The chamber also considered and defeated Amendment 1218 on creating a data center commission, Amendment 1234 on eliminating certain energy surcharges, and several education-related amendments from Ms. Sullivan-Almeida: changes to special education reimbursement thresholds and rates, and a proposal to make regional school transportation funding mandatory rather than subject to appropriation. Those education amendments were all rejected after roll-call votes. Amendment 1580 on ending vocational school lottery admissions was withdrawn by its sponsor before a vote. The transcript ends as debate continues on Amendment 1308, which would increase a budget line item, but no final action on that amendment is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes HF2563, the Legacy finance bill 4/25/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And even if we didn't get what we all wanted, we worked together to meet in the middle, honoring the
- , honoring the will of the in the middle, honoring the will of the people<00:16:09.759><c> that</c><00
- much of our state is interconnected in ways that we don't even know, like Minneapolis water and the east
- even know like Minneapolis water<00:19:37.760><c> and</c><00:19:38.000><c> the</c><00:19:38.160><c> east
- you know comes from water and the east you know comes from up<00:19:39.679><c> north</c><00:19:40.080