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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 3/31/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The Minnesota Vikings at U.S.
- The Minnesota Vikings at U.S.
- The Minnesota Vikings at U.S.
- The Minnesota Vikings at U.S.
- The Minnesota Vikings at U.S.
Summary:
House Democratic leaders and House Republican leaders announced a compromise set of budget targets reached Friday night, describing it as a numbers-only deal that leaves policy issues aside. They said the targets are the first step in the budget process: House committee chairs will write bills to fit the targets, those bills will go to Ways and Means, and later leaders will negotiate global targets with the governor and Senate. Leaders emphasized that the agreement reflects compromise rather than either party’s ideal budget, and that they will continue talks with Governor Walz and the Senate over the next several weeks.
The speakers highlighted what was not included in the deal, saying it does not target paid family and medical leave, earned sick and safe time, reproductive rights, or universal school meals. They said the House priorities that did make it in include housing, education, pensions, public safety, and transportation. On education, they said the compromise provides $40 million in new money in the first biennium for the READ Act and no cuts in either biennium, contrasting that with larger cuts in the governor’s and Senate proposals. They also said schools could still choose to fund unemployment insurance for school workers from existing resources, though it was not earmarked in the targets.
Leaders said the agreement leaves room for committee chairs to make choices within the targets, including in health and human services, where they described the target as a reduction in projected growth rather than a cut to existing appropriations. They said the budget plan sets aside discretionary inflation adjustments in the first biennium while preserving inflation indexing for items like the K-12 formula. They also said the deal improves the state’s long-term balance, with a projected $1.6 billion balance in the first biennium and a $1.3 billion deficit in the second, and that the House’s numbers do not include the same revenue assumptions as the governor’s and Senate’s plans.
In questions, leaders said conference committees will require majority support from both House and Senate conferees, and that the House will send equal numbers of Democratic and Republican conferees. They said the bonding bill size is still under discussion, but the adopted numbers would allow for roughly a $700 million general obligation bill. They also said large state spending for professional sports facilities is likely over, and explained that the press conference was held without Republican leaders for logistical reasons after the deal was reached late Friday.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 2/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Minnesota will not stand up to him. Minnesota will not stand up to him.
- ><c> is</c><00:03:35.760><c> an</c> What Minnesota has experienced is an What Minnesota has experienced
- ><c> we</c><00:04:03.680><c> start</c> So Minnesota Republicans, as we start So Minnesota Republicans
- </c> Minnesota. They do not want to stop it. Minnesota. They do not want to stop it.
- That is the state of Minnesota.
Summary:
Witnesses and lawmakers discussed the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” and related federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, describing it as a severe constitutional and humanitarian crisis. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said the organization had received more than 700 reports of constitutional violations and argued the state should protect sensitive spaces, create legal remedies, and limit state involvement in federal surveillance and enforcement. Sen. Erin Maye Quade and other speakers said the operation was still ongoing, caused family separations, economic harm, and trauma in communities, and called on Minnesota Republicans to break with the Trump administration and support accountability.
Several business owners testified about direct effects on restaurants and construction workforces. Hano JD Delgado, a restaurant owner, said ICE activity had frightened workers, led to closures and lost business, and recounted alleged mistreatment of employees and himself, including detentions and an incident involving a 15-year-old U.S. citizen. Sarah Lawitch, a Cottage Grove contractor, said her crews and projects were disrupted because workers feared leaving home and that lawmakers should protect constitutional rights and local businesses. Speakers repeatedly framed the issue as racial profiling and an attack on legal residents and citizens, not just undocumented immigrants.
Rep. Lee Fininky said she is carrying two bills aimed at federal and local law enforcement practices: one would prohibit officers from wearing masks on duty except for limited safety or health exceptions, and another would require vehicles used to detain people to be clearly marked and equipped with safety features. She and other DFL speakers also discussed a broader package of bills, including a proposal to let Minnesotans hold the federal government accountable and a bill requiring the BCA to investigate shootings. In response to questions, they said they were seeking Republican support but expected the measures to face legal challenges; no votes or formal committee action were taken in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Bailey had five prior DWI convictions in Minnesota and one when he was younger in Wisconsin.
- and one when he was younger in Minnesota and one when he was younger in Wisconsin.
- The food shelf program is the only program in Minnesota that receives base funding.
- </c><00:40:35.680><c> that</c> is the only program in Minnesota that is the only program in Minnesota
- Um and think this is a a good Minnesota.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Leadership's Plans for Session / Online Sports Betting Testimony / November Budget Forecast Jan 14th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:56.800><c> because</c> do for the people of Minnesota because do for the people of Minnesota
- </c><00:09:34.000><c> committee</c> committee the transportation committee committee the transportation
- It's unsustainable for Minnesota families.
- The rule is you can't alter or cut or... across the country Minnesota families across the country Minnesota
- 10.240><c> state</c> our Lego model of the Minnesota state our Lego model of the Minnesota state capital
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine perspectives from the field, focusing on farmer and rancher views on the agricultural economy. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We transport them, we put them in housing, hotels, transport them from the hotel to the job site.
- We're seeing it in Minnesota, USDA, county, and local offices.
- Now Minnesota is the top turkey producing state in the nation.
- Stevemer of Easton, Minnesota.
- Minnesota.
Keywords:
agriculture, avian flu, bipartisan farm bill, economic challenges, poultry, dairy, specialty crops
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on crucial discussions surrounding the challenges faced by the agriculture sector, particularly concerning avian flu and its impact on poultry and dairy producers. Members provided insights into the economic struggles within the industry, emphasizing the need for a new bipartisan farm bill that addresses the diverse needs of specialty crop and livestock producers. Witnesses from various agricultural sectors spoke about their experiences, illustrating the high costs, regulatory burdens, and emerging diseases that threaten their operations. The meeting underscored a commitment to exploring solutions that will help maintain market stability and ensure food security.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:04:21.160><c> to</c> Outreach Farm in southern Minnesota to Outreach Farm in southern Minnesota
- </c><00:14:44.079><c> got</c><00:14:44.199><c> a</c> Minnesota got in Minnesota state got a Minnesota
- </c><00:48:25.800><c> state</c> what do we know uh Minnesota state what do we know uh Minnesota state
- in Greater Minnesota.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> in support for almost 75% of Minnesota in support for almost 75% of Minnesota families<00:52:49.319
- </c> level of subsidies provided in Minnesota level of subsidies provided in Minnesota and<00:53:29.720
- </c><00:53:56.079><c> with</c> 85% of the families in Minnesota with 85% of the families in Minnesota
- Thank you for your time. achievable qpi Minnesota has directly achievable qpi Minnesota has directly
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The 94th Legislature Ends / Senate Leaders Reflect on their Successes and their Setbacks May 22nd, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> people's transportation costs at home. people's transportation costs at home.
- </c> of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
- </c> disservice to the people of Minnesota. disservice to the people of Minnesota.
- </c> Minnesota taxpayers. Minnesota taxpayers.
- </c> get money back to Minnesota taxpayers. get money back to Minnesota taxpayers.
Summary:
The program reviewed the end of Minnesota’s 94th Legislature and featured interviews with Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Minority Leader Mark Johnson about the session’s major outcomes. Murphy said Senate Democrats used their one-seat advantage to advance priorities including emergency rental assistance, immigration enforcement, stabilization of HCMC, gun violence prevention, and a $1.2 billion infrastructure/bonding bill. She also highlighted a one-year reduction in vehicle tab fees, some property tax and business tax relief, and the creation of an independent Office of Inspector General, while saying more should have been done on lead pipe replacement and that some work was delayed by House inaction and federal policy changes.
Murphy argued the session was shaped by a divided legislature and by negotiations that often happened late and behind closed doors, which she said made the process frustrating and left some Senate proposals without House counterparts. She said the Senate also worked on protecting Medicaid and SNAP from federal cuts and on stabilizing hospitals, especially HCMC and rural facilities. She described the gun violence and immigration debates as examples where bipartisan demands did not match what she saw as the needs of Minnesotans, and said the state should return to more public conference committee negotiations next session.
Johnson said Senate Republicans focused on fraud prevention, affordability, and education. He pointed to the Inspector General bill and the “Take It Back Act” as major bipartisan wins, and said Republicans used their leverage to secure the tab fee reduction and other tax relief. He also said the caucus wanted stronger protections against fraud without harming legitimate service providers, and criticized DFL priorities on government growth and education outcomes. Both leaders said relationships across the aisle improved over the session, though they differed sharply on how much was accomplished and what should be prioritized next year.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, it’s not just Northern Minnesota. This is 12 counties.
- </c><00:47:33.359><c> and</c> in the University of Minnesota and in the University of Minnesota and you'll
- So it might be a transportation issue as well.
- </c><00:51:49.680><c> and</c> group in North Eastern Minnesota and group in North Eastern Minnesota and
- </c> economic considerations Transportation economic considerations Transportation considerations<01:
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I live in Minnesota.
- I live in Minnesota. I is Abdi Khani. I live in Minnesota.
- I live in Minnesota.
- I live in Minnesota.
- The Minnesota AFL supports 3229.
Committee:
Senate Labor
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Universities.
- </c> of Minnesota had to offer has to offer. of Minnesota had to offer has to offer.
- </c> health professionals for Minnesota. health professionals for Minnesota.
- of Minnesota, University of Minnesota, Rochester.
- </c> learners across Minnesota and beyond. learners across Minnesota and beyond.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 12th, 2026 at 04:57 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, kind of like all of the guardrails in Minnesota, we've had such strong fiscal controls like
- Minnesota said that they had.
- You know, kind of like all of the guardrails in Minnesota, we've had such strong fiscal controls like
- Minnesota said that they had.
- Senator Bergmans: Your Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee will meet 30 minutes after we
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- So I will just echo that without the theatrics: special ed and transportation are two of the biggest
- Special education and transportation are two of the biggest areas of need in the Franklin Pierce School
- I am the president of the Washington Association for Pupil Transportation.
- I am the president of the Washington Association for Pupil Transportation.
- vehicle fund. ...would immediately reduce the revenue into our transportation vehicle fund.
Bills:
SB5808 , HB2254 , HB2385 , SB6006 , SB6351 , SB6198 , SB6260 , SB6353 , SB5949 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , SB6229 , SB6173
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
health insurance, premium assistance, funding, healthcare access, state budget, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment, administrative costs, health carriers, self-funded plans, multiple employer welfare arrangement, MEWA, employers
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Leadership Development Special Plate Fund, and directs the Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation
- Sorry, we know our adversaries are targeting our critical systems: water, power, transport, emergency
- class two felony if the driver causes serious physical injury to another person, the vehicle is transporting
- And then with those mitigating circumstances that you heard about with transporting a 15-year-old or
- system at $75 and prohibits the violation from being transmitted to the Arizona Department of Transportation
Bills:
SB1046 , SB1317 , SB1376 , SB1416 , SB1448 , SB1471 , SB1493 , SB1498 , SB1502 , SB1504 , SB1538 , SB1544 , SB1550 , SB1579 , SB1581 , SB1584 , SB1624 , SB1673
Keywords:
telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 182 by Representative Reynolds concerning emergency medical transport providers.
- The same provider tax, this being for the Emergency Medical Transport providers, the assessment period
- Just comment about the major cost that this process of transportation is. that this process of transportation
- . we've got to have transport.
- sick people, but it is a... transporting sick people, but it is a good thing no question that certainly
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> different regions of Minnesota. different regions of Minnesota.
- We have Lakeland up in the northern<00:02:08.840><c> Minnesota,</c> northern Minnesota, northern Minnesota
- More than 20% of Minnesota<00:05:20.920><c> teachers</c> Minnesota teachers Minnesota teachers use<00
- </c> relevance of the First Minnesota. relevance of the First Minnesota.
- </c> Minnesota State Board of Investment. Minnesota State Board of Investment.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Brian D, financial planning director with Minnesota Management and Budget.
- My name is Brian D, financial planning director with Minnesota Management and Budget.
- <00:45:44.559><c> was</c><00:45:44.839><c> talking</c> Transportation was talking Transportation was
- <01:00:57.119><c> then</c><01:00:57.319><c> the</c><01:00:57.559><c> transportation</c> Transportation
- then the transportation Transportation then the transportation and<01:00:58.319><c> Public</c><01:00
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And Minnesota has an operations.
- </c> Minnesota. Thank you. Minnesota. Thank you.
- </c> I also want to thank the Minnesota I also want to thank the Minnesota legislature<00:12:39.920><
- And these are Minnesota children sitting in Minnesota classrooms.
- </c> from Minnesota to the camps in Texas. from Minnesota to the camps in Texas.
Committee:
House Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> cannabis wholesaler and transporter cannabis wholesaler and transporter license<00:21:03.520><c>
- Cloud, Minnesota.
- That's not the case in Minnesota.
- That's not the case in Minnesota.
- </c><00:42:52.920><c> here</c> Minnesota in Minnesota what starts here Minnesota in Minnesota what starts
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy