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• and I was asked to bring a photograph of our time together as children, and it reignited that trauma deep
• He had a passion for the land and a deep love and passion for improving our food systems, and above all
• And from the beginning, he brought energy, insight, and a deep commitment to service.
• He brought energy, insight, and a deep commitment to service.
• His roots in California ran deep, from his great-great-grandfather, Swiftwater Bill Waters, who settled

Summary: The Senate convened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA’s 175th anniversary through floor remarks highlighting its long history of community service, youth programs, child care, and civic engagement. The body then moved through routine messages and appointments, confirming three gubernatorial appointments: former Judge Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission. On third reading, senators debated and adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, which opposes the federal offshore oil and gas leasing proposal off California and calls for California to be removed from the plan and for stronger environmental review and public participation. Supporters emphasized coastal protection and climate goals, while opponents argued the state faces energy supply and affordability problems and needs more domestic production. The resolution passed by roll call. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, urging full release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99, declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day and recognizing the state’s agricultural production, farmworkers, and climate-smart practices. The final major item was Senate Resolution 100, designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, support survivors, and expand prevention and mandated reporter training. The author and supporters spoke about the prevalence of abuse, the importance of reporting, and survivor support; the resolution was adopted unanimously. The Senate then lifted the calls and confirmed the earlier appointments, adopted the consent calendar, announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings, and adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman. The session ended with notice that the next floor session would be Monday, April 27, 2026, with Denim Day observed that day.

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• its students, and the people of Florida with as much care and integrity as I can, and obviously a deep
• its students, and the people of Florida with as much care and integrity as I can, and obviously a deep
• I bring a rare combination of deep expertise in education policy and reform, firsthand experience in
• I bring a rare combination of deep expertise in education policy and reform, firsthand experience in
• It is a deep, abiding passion stemming from my early days as a young mother navigating the disability

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to continue confirmation hearings, but the chair announced the committee would not present its budget that day and would instead roll it out the following week in coordination with House partners and Senate notice requirements. After a quorum was confirmed, the committee discussed how it would handle a large number of university board appointments, noting that some reappointments would be grouped for a block vote while others could be heard individually if members requested it. The committee then heard testimony from a series of appointees and reappointees to university boards. Florida A&M University nominees Roderick Harris, Victor Young, and Rafael Vasquez emphasized service to FAMU, student success, and support for the university’s national standing; Harris highlighted his FAMU background and faculty experience, Young cited his business and health care leadership, and Vasquez described scholarship support through his company. Florida Atlantic University appointees Linda Stock and Thomas Mersh focused on servant leadership, research growth, entrepreneurship, and FAU’s recent R1 designation and quantum computing initiatives. University of Central Florida reappointee Alex Martins discussed UCF’s preeminence goal, workforce needs, and strong nursing outcomes. The committee also heard from Florida Gulf Coast University appointees James Gris-Mall, Douglas Van Orte, Robert Rommel, Sarah Partial Perry, and reappointment Joseph Fogg, who spoke about workforce development, affordability, student success, water and nursing programs, and FGCU’s role in regional economic growth. University of South Florida reappointee Rogan Donnelly highlighted USF’s AAU status, research growth, and workforce-focused programs. Members and the chair responded positively throughout, praising the universities’ achievements and the nominees’ qualifications. At the end of the hearing, the committee voted by block on all nominees in tabs 2 through 13 and recommended them for confirmation without objection. The meeting then adjourned.

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• But more than this, we immediately form bonds of love that are deep.
• Honoring our promises that become worthy of that trust so deep we call love.
• As you all know, I'm so proud of my Greek heritage, so it is with tremendous pride and deep appreciation
• But also, the deep and enduring bond between Greece and the United States.
• Hector served his community with honor and deep sense of duty.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Their deep hope was that the generations to follow would have more opportunities to seek a better life
• The threads of the Irish immigrants and all immigrants are woven deep into the fabric of what we know
• Today, let us take a moment to express our deep gratitude. Our food supply.
• Today, let us take a moment to express our deep gratitude for their tireless efforts and reaffirm our
• Growing up, I saw firsthand the dedication it takes to work the land and understood the deep sense of

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then handled several procedural matters before moving to the daily file. Members approved a motion to withdraw Assembly Bills 100 through 219 to the second reading file by a roll call vote of 42-15, and unanimously approved re-referrals of AB 440 and AB 1265 to different committees. The chamber also welcomed international visitors, student and community guests, and later heard a series of guest introductions tied to agriculture, immigration, and Irish heritage. The main floor action centered on two resolutions. H.R. 19, recognizing California Agriculture Day, drew strong support from members representing agricultural districts, who highlighted the state’s farm production, exports, and the role of farmworkers and ranchers; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. ACR 51, honoring Irish American Heritage Month, was also adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added, with members speaking about Irish immigration, labor history, California-Ireland ties, and St. Patrick’s Day. The Assembly also held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for the Honorable Leon Lawson Williams, a pioneering Black civic leader in San Diego who served on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and helped expand public transit and advance civil rights. Members from San Diego and others described his barriers-breaking career and lasting influence on local government and community leadership. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee hearings and adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m.

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• not being the world currency and another monetary unit coming in as the world currency, the US is in deep
• The first is deep tech because of our incredible lab presence in the state.
• We know that we don't have a deep and broad bench of experienced entrepreneurs.
• So it's not just advanced energy and deep tech; it is also aerospace and defense.
• I think you hear from the members, and I certainly share a deep sense of excitement and gratitude.

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• Um so of course I went very deep Um so of course I went very deep historically<00:27:42.480>
• I've been really deep into it lately. I've been really deep into it lately.
• <01:06:54.480> We condition, we really do a deep dive.
• We condition, we really do a deep dive.
• assign a subcommittee to go do a deep assign a subcommittee to go do a deep dive<01:06:59.920>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee met on April 17 and approved the prior meeting minutes, then set its next meeting for May 29 at 9:30 a.m. Members also discussed a New Futures effort to collect questions about Medicaid changes and post answers as an FAQ, with a preference that the FAQ live on New Futures’ website rather than the state website. The commissioner’s office said it would coordinate responses and that the issue is still evolving. The main presentation was an HHS update focused on the state public health laboratory and its work during Public Health Lab Week. Officials reviewed the lab’s history, its biosafety functions, and its role in disease prevention, food safety, preparedness, and response. They highlighted mosquito surveillance for eastern equine encephalitis, West Nile virus, and Jamestown Canyon virus, noting that the lab tested more than a quarter million mosquitoes last year and that mosquito testing helps provide early warning for local public health decisions. They also discussed rabies testing, saying New Hampshire’s lab is the only one in the state that performs it, that rabies is fatal once symptoms begin, and that the work is preventable through early prophylaxis. Members asked about federal funding cuts, water testing, and whether CDC changes to rabies testing would affect New Hampshire. The department said it had been affected by an $80 million federal clawback but was managing through other funds and staff reassignments; for the water lab, temporary staff had been hired to continue swimming-area testing. Officials said the state remains able to handle rabies testing and that federal changes would mainly affect areas without similar services. They also answered questions on Jamestown Canyon virus, saying New Hampshire had one human case in 2025 and three in 2024, compared with zero West Nile cases in 2025 and one in 2024, and that weather and protective measures influence mosquito-borne disease levels. Additional questions covered biosafety levels, cyanobacteria coordination with the Department of Environmental Services, and the Brown Building flood mitigation, which was described as about halfway complete with a hoped-for reopening of the west side by June.

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• Not for a conversation, you know, before we start going off on these deep, deep limbs of all these specialized
• going<00:15:41.920> off<00:15:42.079> on<00:15:42.320> these<00:15:42.720> deep
• ,<00:15:43.040> deep<00:15:43.360> limbs<00:15:43.760> of going off on these
• deep, deep limbs of going off on these deep, deep limbs of all<00:15:44.160> these<00:15:44.480

Bills: HB178, HB124, HB96, HB250, SB289, SB317, HB359, HB178, HB124, HB96, HB250, SB289, SB317, HB359

Keywords: HB178, Ten Commandments, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama, school display, religious display, Bible, Judeo-Christian, Establishment Clause, church-state separation, religion in schools, founding documents, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, social studies, civics, history curriculum

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• I do owe Access North a deep debt of gratitude.
• I do owe Access North a deep debt of gratitude.
• I do owe Access North a deep debt of gratitude.
• I do owe Access North a deep debt of gratitude.
• I do owe Access North a deep debt of gratitude.

Bills: HF1439, HF1004, HF498, HF1326

Keywords: HF1439, Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation, Carts to Careers, workforce development fund, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, grocery industry, food industry, food retail, retail workforce, job training, career pathways, scholarships, certifications, workforce pipeline, one-time appropriation, industry training, labor shortage, youth employment, apprenticeship

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• I just also wanted to echo these last couple of speakers' comments and offer deep gratitude to both of
• I just want to express my deep appreciation as well to Chair Hogan and Chair Comerford.
• I just want to express my deep appreciation as well to Chair Hogan and Chair Comerford.
• But in terms of the deep substance of the document, we would imagine this to be locked.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was the final session of the Special Commission on Agriculture in the 21st Century, convened to adopt its final report. The chairs described the report as the product of extensive public engagement, research, and collaboration, focused on challenges and opportunities for Massachusetts agriculture, including climate resilience, farmland access, workforce development, food security, and farm viability. Several members and stakeholders thanked the chairs and staff for the multi-year process and emphasized the value of hearing directly from farmers and industry participants. Senator Barrett offered a detailed set of draft corrections and concerns for the record, including the report title, outdated references, repeated definitions of MDAR, the need to better reflect suburban communities, and a possible tension between recommendations supporting anaerobic digestion and a governor’s proposal affecting the alternative portfolio standard. The chairs noted that comments had been circulated for written review and said substantive feedback would be considered, while also indicating the document was nearing finalization. The commission then held a roll call vote and unanimously voted to adopt the final report, with all members present voting yes. The chairs said the final report would be formatted, published online, and distributed to stakeholders and the public, with a public rollout and media briefing planned for the fall. They also noted that the report was intended to support related legislation already filed or expected to be filed in the Legislature.

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• So, maybe this will be some hard truths because there've been deep disappointments.
• some hard truths because<00:04:39.919> there've<00:04:40.120> been<00:04:40.360> deep
• because there've been deep because there've been deep disappointments. disappointments. disappointments

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Reyer delivered a farewell floor speech as she prepared to move to the Senate, thanking House staff, colleagues on both sides of the aisle, her predecessors Laurie Halverson and Sandy Meehan, her constituents, family, caucus, and the “Corona class.” She reflected on entering the House during early COVID, after George Floyd’s murder and amid wildfire smoke, and said her constituents sent her to fight for justice, affordable health care, and a future where Minnesotans can afford their lives. She highlighted policy accomplishments she said were often bipartisan, including medical debt and garnishment reform, treatment access for children with rare diseases, support for Medicaid dental care, housing and bonding funding, solar on public buildings, and stability for soil and water conservation districts. She also pointed to disappointments, saying the House had seen health care stripped from immigrant neighbors, duplicate health plans, families left without needed home care, underinvestment in disability services, and no Republican support for protecting people from future ICE incursions. Reyer closed by calling for protection of human rights, including for queer and trans people, reproductive rights, immigrants, tribal sovereignty, and voting rights, and urged members to listen to one another, honor agreements, reject divisiveness, and govern with compassion. She also thanked Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her leadership. The transcript does not indicate any vote or formal action taken during the speech.

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• shaped the woman she would become, instilling in... the woman she would become, instilling in her a deep
• Tammy Eel Teague is recorded with deep sadness, and even as we mourn her death and the loss it represents
• Whereas it is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we record the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Harry
• that the death of Lieutenant Colonel Harry Fus Stewart Jr., United States Air Force, is recorded with deep

Bills: SJR 2, SB 4, SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 42, SR 74, SR 76, HCR 5, SB 710, SB 710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• Um I won't dig it dig deep into that.
• >> Sounds like there's some deep pockets.
• They picked up the Madden<01:25:30.639> deep<01:25:30.960> madden Madden deep madden Madden
• So I mentioned that deep<01:44:51.440> Madden deep Madden deep Madden um<01:44:53.600> that
• <01:45:17.760> madden in an EO project that deep madden in an EO project that deep madden

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• Take a deep breath. Okay. Okay.
• And<00:12:59.680> like<00:13:00.480> take<00:13:00.639> a<00:13:00.800> deep
• And like take a deep breath. that day. And like take a deep breath.
• <00:13:05.040> Take<00:13:05.200> a<00:13:05.360> deep You did enough.
• Take a deep You did enough. Okay. Take a deep breath.<00:13:05.920> Okay.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: State Rep. Samakab Hussein and other Minnesota lawmakers held a press event focused on allegations of ICE misconduct in St. Paul and surrounding communities, using the case of Nasra Ahmed, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, as the central example. Hussein and others said Ahmed was detained for two days, denied clear explanation and legal representation, and suffered trauma and injuries; Ahmed described being taken from a predominantly Somali neighborhood, called a racial slur, and physically restrained, while her father said the experience was unacceptable for any citizen or resident. Several lawmakers, including Reps. María Isa Pérez-Vega, Mahmud Nur, Dave Pinto, and St. Paul City Council Member Anika Buouie, said they were drafting or supporting legislation and local responses to provide behavioral health, mental health, and emergency assistance for affected families and businesses. They also said they were hearing from teachers, faith leaders, and community members about fear, disrupted work and school attendance, and broader economic harm, and that St. Paul’s city council would pursue a letter to Gov. Walz seeking an eviction moratorium. The speakers alleged that ICE actions were unlawful, racially targeted, and in some cases in violation of a recent federal court order limiting certain tactics. They urged people to document incidents, call 911, and use an attorney general portal to report constitutional-rights violations so data could be collected. No formal vote was taken at the event, but the lawmakers said they were working with county and state officials and referenced ongoing lawsuits and possible future court orders.

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• I got a deep freezer. >> Yeah, I got a deep freezer. [laughter] >> I got a deep freezer, man.
• >> Yeah, I got a deep freeze.
• I got a deep >> Yeah, I got a deep freeze.
• I got a deep freeze.<01:04:14.719> [laughter]<01:04:14.720> Yeah, freeze.
• You know, but >> I got deep freezer, man.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• And we understand that deep responsibility that comes with that reach.
• And we understand that deep responsibility that comes with that reach.
• that deep responsibility that comes with that<00:35:33.359> reach.
• themes will not really go into a deep themes will not really go into a deep dive<01:01:27.200>
• you're a bit you're the king of deep you're a bit you're the king of deep dives<01:09:39.759>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met to hear updates from Kentucky public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System on compliance with House Bill 4, which restricts DEI-related activities and requires institutional and viewpoint neutrality. The chair emphasized that the hearing should focus on both compliance and the financial effects of the law. Eastern Kentucky University said its board adopted a House Bill 4 compliance resolution and an institutional neutrality policy. KCTCS reported systemwide reviews of programs, websites, scholarships, personnel, and admissions language, along with board actions removing a cultural competency course requirement, adopting institutional neutrality, and certifying compliance. KCTCS said about $2.5 million annually had been reallocated to other needs, and that no personnel were eliminated, though some roles were reassigned and DEI-related offices closed. Kentucky State University said it had already dissolved DEI offices before the bill passed, ended DEI-specific training, revised policies and gift acceptance rules, adopted a viewpoint neutrality policy, and was conducting ongoing reviews of programs, job descriptions, and web content. KSU said it had achieved substantial compliance, expected full operational integration by August 1, and had not terminated staff or closed academic programs because of the law. In response to questions, KSU said it was broadening outreach to all students rather than targeting specific populations and that its prior diversity finding was tied to not meeting a diversity quota. Morehead State University said it had no DEI office before House Bill 4, amended its non-discrimination statement to include political and social viewpoint neutrality and condemnation of religious and ethnic discrimination, and remained focused on serving its largely low-income student body. Murray State University reported reviewing scholarships, expenditures, training, and academic programs to ensure no differential treatment or indoctrination, revising its neutrality policy, and updating non-discrimination posters and training. When asked about a statement that DEI would “look different,” the university said it meant student support services would continue in a different form. Northern Kentucky University said it dissolved its diversity office and chief diversity officer position in 2024, reviewed programs, events, scholarships, and employee affinity groups, adopted a statement on intellectual diversity and viewpoint neutrality, and reviewed about 2,000 courses for compliance. NKU also said its new Center for Belonging would focus on first-generation and commuter students rather than rebrand prior DEI efforts. The University of Kentucky began its presentation by describing earlier changes made in August 2024, including disbanding its office of institutional diversity, removing diversity statements and mandatory training, adopting institutional neutrality, and ending race-based consideration in admissions and scholarships; the transcript cuts off before the rest of UK’s testimony and any committee votes or formal actions beyond receiving the presentations.

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• WHEN REPUBLICANS CONTINUE TO PUSH POLICIES THAT DRIVE UP THE COST OF LIVING AND DEEP BE INEQUALITY, -
• It takes hard work, skill, extensive knowledge, and a deep The gentleman from Florida yields back.
• It takes hard work, skill, extensive knowledge, and a deep Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• It takes hard work, skill, extensive knowledge, and a deep No matter what we did or how hard we tried
• It takes hard work, skill, extensive knowledge, and a deep Jack has come a long way from his days as

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• read two days ago that The Hill did a poll and suggested that 71% of Trump voters do not support the deep
• read two days ago that The Hill did a poll and suggested that 71% of Trump voters do not support the deep
• 71% of trump voters do not<00:02:13.680> support<00:02:14.160> the<00:02:14.280> Deep
• /c><00:02:14.599> cuts<00:02:14.879> to<00:02:15.080> medical not support the Deep
• cuts to medical not support the Deep cuts to medical assistance<00:02:15.879> of<00:02:16.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm trying to get to who you are deep down about this, right?
• We have extraordinary scientists, extraordinary people with deep intellect and deep knowledge.
• 1,000 flowers will bloom," and that's specifically as a result of deep-seek.
• I do not believe that deep-seek was done all above board. That's nonsense.
• Before doing this, you obviously were deep into the financial markets.

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• This whole dispute kind of really rests with Brad Tabke and your deep concerns that Republicans will
• This whole dispute kind of really rests with Brad Tabke and your deep concerns that Republicans will
• This whole dispute kind of really rests with Brad Tabke and your deep concerns that Republicans will
• This whole dispute kind of really rests with Brad Tabke and your deep concerns that Republicans will
• This whole dispute kind of really rests with Brad Tabke and your deep concerns that Republicans will

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Democratic House leaders Melissa Hortman and Jamie Long said Republicans were escalating the Minnesota House organization dispute by refusing to accept power-sharing, threatening to proceed as if they had a two-year majority, and planning to disregard the Secretary of State’s role on the first day of session. They argued that Minnesota law requires the Secretary of State to preside until a quorum is present, and that the House should follow the Minnesota Senate’s example of sharing power when the chamber is tied. They said Democrats had offered a compromise allowing Republicans to act as a majority for the first few weeks while they held a one-seat edge, then revert to the negotiated power-sharing agreement once the House returns to a 67-67 tie. Much of the discussion focused on the Brad Tabke election contest and whether Republicans could use a temporary majority to remove him or otherwise reorganize the House. Hortman and Long said the swearing-in of members is a ministerial act and does not affect the election contest, citing past Minnesota examples where members were sworn in while legal challenges were pending. They said if Republicans ignore the Secretary of State and try to organize the House without a quorum, Democrats would go to court to argue the House was not duly organized. They also said Republicans’ claims about the disputed district residency issue were misplaced and that the Tabke case should be decided by the courts. The leaders said Democrats were prepared to use denial of quorum as a backup if no agreement is reached, describing it as a quieter and less disruptive alternative to a long filibuster. They said the confidential swearing-in held the night before was done as an emergency backup because of security concerns and the possibility that quorum might be denied. They also said they were not worried about Republican recall threats, but warned that if Republicans proceeded with what they called a “kangaroo court,” Democrats might consider recall petitions for malfeasance. No formal vote or legislative action was taken in the exchange, and the leaders said they were still hoping to reach a compromise in later talks with Republican Leader Lisa Demuth.

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• We grew together in our learning and deep discussion of material.
• <00:10:51.120> and focuses on deep knowledge and focuses on deep knowledge and understanding<00
• And I know that we share that deep, deep love.
• And I know that we share that deep, deep love.
• <00:37:12.720> dive the reading audit did a very deep dive the reading audit did a very deep

Keywords: 1187, senate, all