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• Without the code talkers, Native Americans who turned their indigenous languages into an unbreakable
• 00:07:35.039> the<00:07:35.199> code<00:07:35.520> talkers,<00:07:36.000> Native
• Without the code talkers, Native Without the code talkers, Native Americans<00:07:36.720> who
• 00:14:13.279> their variety will add equipment to their variety will add equipment to their plants
• , increasing the productivity and plants, increasing the productivity and the<00:14:16.399> pay

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• You can also use them for wastewater treatment plants and wastewater collection systems.
• For the wastewater plant, and then they're going to rehabilitate several processes within their plant
• We finance solar projects that power wastewater Treatment plants.
• power our wastewater plant and provide the electricity from solar arrays for our wastewater plant.
• It powers the water treatment plants.

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• How is that going to affect the people, the plants, my life, your life?
• At the plant that I worked at, it needs to be run an hour a month.
• A lot of our cloud platform solutions today also perform summarization just natively.
• , gas plants, things like that, over a certain size.
• I mean, they built a plant energy. How does that lower it? How does that save them $38 million?

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• it is a hemp plant.
• Don't confuse these products with the plant.
• It's a plant.
• The plant, we have an interstate commerce act that allows for plant...
• I am a native Texan, born and raised.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• students identifying as white, 14% as Black or African American, 9% Hispanic or Latino, and about 8% Native
• 08:14.800> sizable Latino excuse me and then a sizable Latino excuse me and then a sizable Native
• and Asian-American Native American and Asian-American population<00:08:18.039> we<00:08:18.280
• It was, uh, we grew bedding plants.
• <01:28:20.159> so<01:28:20.760> uh dollars to do what's in the plant so uh dollars

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I noticed that there was a 98% figure in here for Native Americans. Students, so your 2%...
• In New Mexico, where I live in Clovis, there isn't any kind of native land over there.
• So does it restrict you, or does it actually help to know that it's a Native individual?
• If it's a Native individual, then now we'll look at the Turquoise Alert.
• About a missing Native American. Thank you, Madam Chair and Lieutenant Vargas.

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• and Four Corners coal plant were.
• Were those plants doomed...?
• EPA mandates on those plants...
• That killed those plants or that plant.
• Because we will have more natural gas-producing plants here, electrical-producing plants here in New

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• I'm a New Mexico native, a local technology entrepreneur, and I'm looking forward to talking about CNM
• So at that time, it was only just the Albuquerque plants that were running.
• And then since then, the Los Lunas plant has opened, and we've had just a trickle of students.
• Things like smart plant watering systems.
• As well as tribes, pueblos, and our Native American nations on permitting for many of those projects.

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• I'm a native Texan, and I'm here representing myself.
• I'm a native Texan, currently residing in Arlington, Texas.
• We have an ethane cracker plant in Corpus Christi Bay.
• These same developments reshape the land, raising grades, filling creek beds, and paving over native

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• For Indigenous and Native American communities, the drum is more than an instrument.
• For Indigenous and Native American communities, the drum is more than an instrument.
• became synonymous with the Arroyo Seco because of his work with the One Arroyo Foundation, restoring native
• plant habitat and improving public access to one of the San Gabriel Valley's most beautiful natural

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• I'm with NM Native Vote. I'm here in support of SB 55.
• This bill helps not just families, but it also helps our small businesses, our farmers, and our Native
• And that could be trees, made of plants, et cetera, et cetera. So one of the first of the...
• Made of plants, et cetera, et cetera.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And in its natural state, Kratom comes from Borneo, from a plant, a tree that's in the coffee family.
• And by his own words, that's being done because, well, it comes from a plant.
• Keep in mind that the largest population of veterans are Native American, and we do have five tribal
• And keep in mind that the largest population of veterans are Native American, and we do have five tribal

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then moved through a series of conference committee appointments and reconsideration motions. Senator Axtman successfully moved to reconsider House Bill 1160, which had previously failed, and the chamber later passed it. HB 1160 creates a statewide bell-to-bell policy restricting personal electronic devices during instructional time; supporters argued it would reduce distractions, improve mental health and academic outcomes, and help teachers, while opponents raised local control concerns. The bill passed 42-4. The Senate also passed several other measures, including HB 1247 on protecting student victims of sexual offenses, HB 1489 consolidating civil protection orders into one chapter, HB 1032 making municipal courts courts of record and updating related procedures, HB 1487 authorizing a Minot facility for the Highway Patrol and Bureau of Criminal Investigation with a line of credit and emergency clause, HB 1469 requiring annual online statements of interest for public officials, HB 1199 creating the Missing and Indigenous People Task Force and related MMIP initiatives, HB 1169 regulating paid veterans benefits claim assistance with consumer protections, HB 1209 directing a foreign adversary threat assessment, and HB 3018 as amended to study water, wetlands, and taxation of inundated lands. Most of these passed with strong bipartisan support, though HB 1169 drew substantial debate over veterans’ service options and HB 1209 passed on a narrower 40-7 vote. The chamber rejected or declined several other measures. HB 1455, which would have required the Indian Affairs Commission to review introduced legislation for tribal implications, failed 7-40 after concerns about an unfunded mandate and duplicative duties. HB 1259, which would have put North Dakota on year-round daylight saving time, was defeated 15-32 after debate over time zones, construction, recreation, and whether the issue should be left to future legislatures. HB 1555, dealing with statements of ownership for foreign organizations of concern, also failed 3-44. The Senate then moved to announcements and committee scheduling for later meetings and conference committees.

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• Three upstate nuclear power plants are open today because we have ZECs funded through the utility bills
• in Oswego, close the Ginna plant in Ontario, close Nine Mile also in Oswego.
• in Oswego, close the Ginna plant in Ontario, close Nine Mile also in Oswego.
• CLOSE THE FITZPATRICK PLANT IN OSWEGO. CLOSE THE GENA PLANT IN ONTARIO.
• MY COLLEAGUE LEFT US WITH WORDS TO INVEST IN OUR DAIRY FARMERS AND OUR DAIRY PLANTS.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.

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• Talk to me about what you think about Texas's ability to build additional capacity, additional plants
• The people than actually the plants and water.
• ; I took some instruments up in Sherman, in my district, where they're building a $30 million chip plant
• I come before you not only as a public servant and legal professional, but also as a native Texan whose

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• I think, given what's happened just with the closing of this particular plant, it highlighted this issue
• We operate one of the two remaining plants.
• In just the last two years, we've said... ...we've said two newspaper plants closed, Roswell and then
• an adverse incentive for a utility to buy that and then ship those costs of building those power plants
• My name is Caitlin Victorino, and I am from NM Native Vote, and we are here in support of SB 235.

Bills: SB251, SB150, SB154, SB73, SB111, SB172, SB76, SB181, SB235

Keywords: horse racing, program training, program owning, state licensing, racehorses, regulation, local news, newspaper printing, journalism, media tax credit, print media, digital news, news publisher, newsprint, press operator, printing industry, local journalism, tax credit, income tax, corporate income tax

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• The DNR will not promise an allocation to drill new wells with this $50 million plant if we are over
• And so we have the possibility, a real possibility, of this $50 million plant being built by one arm
• and and uh and basically waste the plant and and uh and basically waste the money?"
• This bill is about treatment plant.
• my plant. my plant. >> Representative<00:45:28.800> Gotth.

Bills: HF1531, HF4017, HF3399, HF4146, HF4019, HF3677

Keywords: crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste

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• As a native to the school district I represented, it was my honor to serve their diverse student population
• Chair Harrell, Vice Chairman Bradley, and members of the committee, I am Ashley Plant Ross, and it is
• Plant High School.
• trustees, the trustees for the University of West Florida have always been from the region or as a native
• I'm also a 50-year resident of Pensacola and an eighth-generation native Floridian.

Summary: The committee first heard a confirmation from UCF trustee reappointee Mr. Christie, who described his background in medical devices and prior board service and said he wanted to help UCF strengthen its financial foundation, workforce alignment, and engineering and technology pipeline. Members asked about UCF’s direction, and he emphasized the university’s role in producing engineers and supporting Florida’s space and technology sectors. The committee then moved to the higher education budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which was presented as an $11.5 billion total budget including local funds and focused heavily on workforce education, nursing, agriculture technology, tutoring, student aid, and university initiatives. Chair Harrell highlighted increases for school district workforce education, Florida College System operations, career and technical education grants, the GATE program, nursing education through USF’s Florida Center for Nursing, UF/IFAS rural and agricultural programs, UCF’s Community School Grant Program, UF’s literacy and tutoring initiatives, autism and neurodevelopment services, full funding for major scholarship programs, and $250 million for state universities through the Board of Governors. Senator Davis asked about line grant flexibility, and Harrell said a conforming bill would address the details. The budget proposal was adopted as a recommendation to the full Appropriations Committee, with staff authorized to make technical corrections. The committee then took up a series of confirmations, beginning with Florida State University reappointee Peter Collins, who emphasized his long FSU ties, leadership on the board, and goal of keeping FSU on a path toward top-10 status and AAU membership. Rebecca Matthews, a new University of West Florida appointee, discussed her education-related volunteer work, Florida Education Foundation service, and interest in supporting UWF’s continued excellence; senators questioned her on Title IX and she said she would support student protections and compliance. Rachel Moyah, another UWF appointee, highlighted her education, school board experience, and priorities of student safety, fiscal discipline, and workforce readiness; she also said she would comply with Title IX and other applicable rules. Ashley Ross, also nominated to UWF, said she would focus on university advancement, military ties, cybersecurity, civil engineering, and strong governance, and agreed that Title IX protections should be preserved and advanced. The most extensive questioning came during the confirmation of Adam Kessel, a UWF appointee and Heritage Foundation fellow, who was asked about prior writings on privatizing public universities, his comments about the GI Bill, and his views on free speech and Project 2025. Kessel said he did not recommend privatizing Florida universities, clarified that his comments about the GI Bill and over-enrollment were about broader higher education policy, and said he supports veterans and the GI Bill. He described his higher education work as focused on civic education, accreditation, student success, tenure, and free speech, and said trustees should improve campus culture through policies, training, and institutional neutrality. Public testimony on UWF was sharply divided: former UWF leaders and community members warned that the new slate of trustees and their vote to make Scott Yenor chair had chilled donations, enrollment, and community trust, while a James Madison Institute representative praised Kessel’s scholarship and thoughtful approach. The committee also heard from FAMU reappointment Belvin Perry, who cited his judicial career and board service and said his goal is to support student success, retain strong faculty and staff, and help FAMU continue rising in national standing. Finally, the committee began hearing from remote appointees, including UCF nominee Mark Philburn, who emphasized his construction, affordable housing, and higher education board experience, and FSU nominee Peter Jones, who described his finance and investment background and long service to FSU boards and committees. The last nominee heard before the transcript ended was Florida Gulf Coast appointee Paul Applegarth, whose audio issues delayed his remarks; he began by noting his prior federal confirmation, military service, and GI Bill-supported education.

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• Assuming we had a data center in Farmington and we were allowed to open up a power plant that could burn
• You had the foresight to do this and the wisdom to include an Assistant Secretary for Native American
• I also have to commend your former Native American Secretary, Secretary...
• But in Native country, it was Head Start, but we didn't know what a Head Start II was.
• Simulation of our Native American cultures, languages, etc.

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• there's a lot of golf courses uh landscape uh farms ...of golf courses, landscape, farms, you know, plants
• My name's Mark Hollis, a native Floridian and Tampa resident.
• As you said, my name is Lindsay Stevens, and I'm a native of Okaloosa County, Florida, where I live with

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a slate of trustee confirmations for several Florida state colleges and universities. Chair Harrell outlined the process, including swearing in nominees, allowing brief presentations and questions, taking public comment after each nominee, and voting on the full slate at the end unless a member was pulled for separate consideration. One nominee, Edward Fleming, was not heard and was deferred to a future meeting. The committee also dealt with several technical issues for remote participants before proceeding through the agenda. Nominees and reappointees emphasized their personal ties to their institutions and focused their remarks on workforce development, affordability, and partnerships with local employers. Several highlighted nursing and allied health programs, with committee members repeatedly asking about NCLEX pass rates; reported figures included Polk State at 100%, Lake-Sumter at 97.5%, Northwest Florida State at 100%, Daytona State at 95%, Pasco-Hernando at 97% for associate degree and 100% for practical nursing, Pensacola State at 90% practical nursing and 85% RN, and Hillsborough College at 87.5%. Other priorities mentioned included construction technology, agriculture and ag technology, surveying/geodetic programs, maritime and diesel mechanics, aircraft maintenance, dual enrollment, AI, cybersecurity, and support for military and veteran transitions. After hearing from all nominees, the committee asked whether any names should be voted on separately; none were requested. Senator Bradley moved a block vote to recommend confirmation, the motion was approved by roll call, and all nominees heard that day were recommended for confirmation except Tab 10, Edward Fleming, who was postponed to a later meeting. The committee then adjourned.

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• There are over a thousand varieties of pecans, many named for Native American Indian tribes.
• building in agriculture is the olives don't take as much, and we see more and more olive fields being planted
• practices by the California Alien Land Law, the plethora of laws and policies discriminating against Native

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture met as a subcommittee and heard several bills, with extensive discussion focused on balancing agricultural land preservation, water scarcity, renewable energy, and farm equity. AB 1156 by Assembly Member Wicks would update the solar use easement program to allow certain Williamson Act lands facing water constraints to be used for solar projects through a suspension rather than cancellation of contracts. Supporters said the bill could help landowners and local governments adapt to falling water supplies and meet clean energy goals, while opponents, including the Farm Bureau, warned it could weaken Williamson Act protections, expand solar development onto prime farmland, and eliminate cancellation fees that help preserve agricultural land. RCRC said its concerns had largely been addressed through amendments and moved from opposition to support once changes are in print, though committee members continued to raise concerns about prime farmland, community benefits, and definitions of commercial viability and water constraints. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass-as-amended motion, with a later roll call recording six votes in favor and one absent member voting aye. AB 524 by Assembly Member Wilson would create a new state land access program for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, using Proposition 4 funding to provide financial and technical assistance for land acquisition, protection, and long-term leases. Testimony emphasized the lack of secure land tenure for small and underserved farmers, the loss of farmland statewide, and the difficulty of investing in sustainable practices without stable access to land. Committee members strongly supported the measure, with several noting the importance of land access for family farms and equity in agriculture. The bill passed unanimously on an 8-0 vote. The committee also approved AB 675 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which would codify California’s Farm to School program in statute. Supporters said the program connects students to healthy local food, creates stable markets for farmers, and supports agricultural and nutrition education, while helping direct school meal dollars to California producers. Witnesses from the Center for Ecoliteracy and CAFF described the program’s statewide reach and benefits for small farms and high-need schools. The bill passed on an 8-0 vote. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, approving AB 1322 and AB 1505 on an 8-0 vote.