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• In the Battle of Savannah, we were part of the Buffalo Soldiers.
• Buffalo Soldiers, we were part of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Senator Donnell C. Childers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Antonio Richardson as law enforcement officer of the day. A quorum was announced, the journal was approved, and the Speaker said the chamber would take up 11 budget conference reports, with debate and final votes on each report. The first report considered was HB 7031E, the tax package, followed by HB 501E, the state budget appropriations bill. On HB 7031E, Chair Duggan explained that the conference report included a range of tax reductions and tax-related changes, including sales tax holidays, property tax and homestead-related provisions, reductions in certain taxes and fees, and new exemptions or administrative clarifications. He said the package also added items such as sales tax relief for certain university construction projects, a tennis admissions exemption, and changes to agricultural property tax treatment, and that the amendment reduced state and local tax revenues by $272.2 million. Members questioned the bill about the child care tax credit reduction from three years to one, the homestead exemption provision for certain diplomats and foreign service personnel, the absence of gas tax relief and combined reporting, and the inclusion of firearm accessories and tennis tickets in sales tax holidays. After structured debate, the House adopted the conference report and passed HB 7031E by a vote of 88-11. The House then began the conference report on HB 501E, the $114.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which was described as below the prior year’s spending level and leaving more than $14 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs outlined major allocations across education, higher education, IT, health care, transportation and economic development, justice, state administration, and agriculture/natural resources. Highlights included increased FEFP funding and veteran teacher raises, full funding for Bright Futures, major IT modernization projects, Medicaid and behavioral health funding, transportation and local infrastructure spending, correctional and law enforcement investments, fire station and emergency response funding, and large environmental and water-quality appropriations. Members asked detailed questions about school voucher fraud oversight, scholarship funding, teacher raises, preeminence funding, ADAP changes, SNAP data tools and error rates, Medicaid rate changes, prison wastewater monitoring, and other budget items, but the transcript ends during the budget questions before final action on HB 501E is shown.

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• In the Battle of Savannah, we were part of the Buffalo Soldiers.
• Buffalo Soldiers, we were part of the Tuskegee Airmen. We've been here.

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• Thousands of National Guard soldiers and airmen were a part of this response to the World Trade Center
• no further business at the desk. >> I want to point out for this evening that we have vote for The Buffalo

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, approved the journal, and welcomed several guest groups, including Saugerties student government officers, the Marlboro High School boys bowling state champions, a civics group, a National Guard/9-11 responder advocate, family members honoring Salvador Vizcarrondo Jr., architecture professionals, correctional officers and employees, and small business representatives. Members also offered resolutions recognizing Architecture Week, Correctional Officers and Employees Week, and Small Business Week, along with tributes to community leaders and student achievements. The chamber then took up a series of bills on the non-controversial calendar, passing measures on education leave for incarcerated people, utility interconnection study, property tax exemption, alcohol regulation, executive law, school drill requirements, victim sentencing rights, public health, public officers, public authorities, election law, environmental conservation, veterans/homeland security, labor, and other topics. Several bills were laid aside. Some measures drew brief explanations of vote, including concerns about school safety drills, correctional staffing and safety, and a victims’ rights bill that one senator said mirrored an earlier version he had carried. The most extended debate centered on the 21st Century Antitrust Act (Calendar 879), with supporters arguing it would modernize antitrust enforcement against dominant firms, especially big tech, and opponents warning it would create vague standards, invite private lawsuits, and harm small and rural businesses. Another debated bill (Calendar 818) would restrict sharing of utility consumption data with police; supporters framed it as a privacy measure requiring normal legal process, while opponents said it would hinder law enforcement while still allowing state regulators access. Both bills were ultimately restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.

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• Um, Buffalo soldiers were there, um, and it's, you know, it's got a lot of old burials there that from

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• Judge Nemoyer was the kind of man who read the Buffalo News every day, who loved a good round of golf
• Soldiers from central Southside and Southwest Virginia served in the 116th. Mr.
• The memories of these soldiers had to be preserved, and that was his task. Those memories drove Mr.
• That would be tomorrow and soldiers.
• On that day, the United States lost more than 6,000 soldiers.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• encourage my colleagues to support this bill naming a post office for Paul Ignatius, a dedicated soldier
• terrorists drove two truck bombs into our Marine barracks in Beirut, killing killing 241 of our soldiers
• Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the service of Specialist Adrien Bonszi, a dedicated soldier
• Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the service of Specialist Adrien Bonszi, a dedicated soldier
• Based in Buffalo, New York, Dr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Buffalo Post 270 was one of them that was going to be here today.
• week about some of my concerns with the department and how we're not fighting hard enough against soldier
• week about some of my concerns with the department and how we're not fighting hard enough against soldier
• We're going to lose these institutions, and we will further isolate these soldiers who have spent so
• We're going to lose these institutions, and we will further isolate these soldiers who have spent so

Keywords: 1183, house

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• After marrying the love of his life, his late wife Maria, in 1961, they moved to Buffalo, where they
• </c><00:06:27.759><c> where</c><00:06:27.919><c> they</c> in 1961 they moved to Buffalo where they in
• 1961 they moved to Buffalo where they built<00:06:28.319><c> a</c><00:06:28.520><c> beautiful</c><00
• Jude High School in Buffalo State University, Jimmy went into the world wanting to make a difference,
• Jimmy was the youngest elected at-large councilman in the Buffalo Common Council.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The old fort that you've probably heard me talk about, where the Buffalo Soldiers were, has a lot of

Summary: The committee first heard HB 299, a bill to support the Highway 180 project between Deming and Silver City. The sponsors described it as a three-phase road expansion that is already partly complete, but they emphasized rising construction costs, frequent accidents, heavy mining traffic, and the importance of the route to the local economy, tourism, and access to Silver City. A DOT engineer confirmed the project’s phases and cost increases, and the bill drew support from a former DOT official and others. The committee voted do pass, 6-0. The committee then heard HB 325, which would create a railroad crossing safety fund to help improve crossings statewide with lights, gates, overpasses, and other safety measures. Sponsors said the fund would be seeded with a modest amount and could leverage local, federal, and possibly public-private funding, with DOT setting rules and priorities. Railroad lobbyists from Union Pacific and BNSF supported the bill, saying it would help address a major public safety issue, especially for smaller communities. The committee voted do pass. Next, SB 73 was presented to require driver education schools to include at least three hours of instruction on vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. Supporters said the bill would improve awareness and safety at low cost, and public testimony included a bicyclist and a parent who lost a daughter in a crash involving a vulnerable road user. Some members asked how the requirement would apply to first-time or older drivers, and sponsors said it would be part of driver education curriculum developed by MVD and DOT. The committee voted do pass, with one member explaining a vote to note the bill should be read as applying to any first-time driver, not just young drivers. The committee also heard SB 111, which would align the Motor Vehicle Division’s confidentiality rules with last session’s SB 36 by protecting personal information such as sex, gender identity, immigration status, and national origin from public disclosure. The Taxation and Revenue Department said the change was meant to close a gap in the law and prevent release of sensitive data in response to public records requests, while still allowing disclosure for law enforcement and other legally required purposes. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, with one member voting no and saying he was frustrated by last-minute efforts to fix problems he did not see as existing. The meeting concluded with lengthy DOT district presentations from District 1 and District 6, covering budgets, completed and ongoing projects, local road and bridge work, equipment needs, and unfunded priorities. Members asked about specific projects, freight routes, cattle guards, dust and weather issues, striping contractors, and how projects are prioritized under the state’s asset management scoring system. DOT officials said many projects were complete or underway, that some major projects would be funded through Senate Bill 2 or other appropriations, and that equipment and recurring maintenance funding remain major concerns. The committee adjourned after thanking DOT staff and members for their work.

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• Many went on to join the United States Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Duncan and Fort Clark, which is now Brackettville

Bills: HJR4, HJR6, HB195, HB 13, HB143, HB135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• From Duluth to Toledo to Buffalo, it doesn't need this stress and Lurch into reverse.
• Within view of the D.C.A. runway, we know all 64 passengers and three Army soldiers perished.
• RUNWAY, WE KNOW ALL 64 PASSENGERS AND THREE ARMY SOLDIERS PERISHED.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• He also told him to endure hardship like a good soldier and then to consider these things.
• I thought I was right, but word law had me kind of buffaloed a little bit. It's not good.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, leave requests, and routine business, including reading gubernatorial approval letters for several recently enacted acts. Members also recognized guests in the chamber. The body then took up a motion to send House Bill 1034 back to the Joint Budget Committee, which passed, with Representative Jean explaining the bill would be revised to remove pay raises and address cybersecurity and bank fees later. On the red and budget calendars, the House passed House Bill 1103 to increase the homestead property tax credit by $75, with supporters noting it would be the fourth straight annual increase and total $300 per household over four years. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bills 1007, 1022, 1036, and 1064, then passed Senate Bill 76, a $2 million appropriation for county extension office capital improvements. Several appropriation bills were then considered in batches and individually, with mixed results: House Bills 1005, 1051, 1089, 1090, 1093, and Senate Bills 8, 10, 16, 20, 23, 36, 43, 55, 58, 63, 67, and 30 passed; House Bills 1023, 1035, 1053, 1066, and Senate Bills 41 and 59 failed; Senate Bills 10 and 24 were initially passed over for later consideration. A major portion of the meeting focused on Amendment 1 to House Bill 1100, the RSA/one-time funding package. Representative Jean outlined increases for corrections, state police, LEARNS/freedom accounts, Medicaid, vehicle purchases, and other set-asides, plus a proposed $300 million economic development reserve for a confidential project with clawback provisions. The amendment drew extended debate: supporters argued it could bring major job creation and broader economic benefits, while opponents criticized the secrecy, size of the subsidy, and opportunity cost. The amendment ultimately passed 54-36-3. The House then adjourned until 1 p.m. the next day after announcements about upcoming budget and House Management meetings.

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• He also told him to endure hardship like a good soldier and then to consider these things.
• I thought I was right, but Wardlaw had me kind of buffaloed a little bit. It's not good.

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• Senior grew up on Good Avenue in South Buffalo, the proud son of a large Irish Catholic family.
• A proud union man and retired Teamster, he found a second career at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval
• in Erie County career at the buffalo in Erie County Naval<00:26:29.240><c> and</c><00:26:29.399><c>
• </c><00:27:02.000><c> VA</c> COPD he received Care at the Buffalo VA COPD he received Care at the Buffalo
• We should not be afraid to teach our history to soldiers.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

Bills: HB4139, HB4143, HB4144, HB3974, HB3303, HB3790, HB3697, HB3262, HB4226, HB2936, HB3322, HB4296, HB3278, HB4202, HB3648, HB3500, HB3037, HB3428, HB3257, HB3432, HB3043, HB3044, HB3078, HB3940

Keywords: home warranty, service contracts, transparency, insurance regulation, consumer protection, motor vehicles, traffic collisions, car accident, auto accident, crash report, collision report, property damage threshold, Department of Public Safety, DPS, law enforcement reports, insurance claims, financial responsibility, uninsured motorist, private property accidents, public roadway

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• On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, carrying news of liberation.
• On June 19th, 1865,<00:19:39.280><c> Union</c><00:19:39.679><c> soldiers</c><00:19:40.240><c> arrived
• </c><00:19:40.559><c> in</c> 1865, Union soldiers arrived in 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveastston
• ,</c><02:33:17.040><c> law</c> ICE personnel in Buffalo, law ICE personnel in Buffalo, law enforcement
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So, we're already starting to see a decline in incentives to come back to provide soldiers and airmen
• Then it comes out of Buffalo Bill Reservoir to a treatment plant on the edge of Cody.
• Then it comes out of<00:31:46.720><c> Buffalo</c><00:31:47.120><c> Bill</c><00:31:47.600><c> Reservoir
• </c><00:31:48.240><c> to</c><00:31:48.399><c> a</c><00:31:48.559><c> treatment</c> of Buffalo Bill Reservoir
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Bills: HB0078, SF0012, SF0013, SF0052, SF0069, SF0070

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration

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• President, when a soldier lies dying on the battlefield, who do they call out for? Mother.
• President, when a soldier lies dying on the battlefield, who do they call out for? Mother.
• President, when a soldier lies dying on the battlefield, who do they call out for? Mother.
• President, and thank you to the senator from Buffalo for offering that amendment.
• And uh so that was a good amendment, and um so thank you again to the senator from Buffalo.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Just think of the domiciliary area up in the land where the buffalo are at that we're now paying way
• Just think of the domiciliary area up in the land where the buffalo are at that we're now paying way
• Just think of the domiciliary area up in the land where the buffalo are at that we're now paying way
• </c><01:22:46.719><c> VA</c> in Buffalo is not a VA hospital. VA in Buffalo is not a VA hospital.
• Are they going to line up like little soldiers and each individually one?

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• if you're not familiar with them: since the 1930s, they have been an effort to support disabled soldiers
• I have a cousin who's from Delano, originally works at Functional Industries in Buffalo and lives in