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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- so some of the rules that were issued by the previous administration that would allow that app to control
- The previous administration that would allow that app to control or influence border crossings are in
- Our task forces are Arrayed from Brownsville to El Paso in 3 task forces, uh, under the control of Joint
- We have around 200 certified police officers, about 100 of those are in our Medicaid fraud control unit
- Uh, we have around 200 certified police officers, about 100 of those are in our Medicaid fraud control
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration.
Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings.
Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- I, I, you're asking me for a description of how it embraces local control.
- Currently, I would say most close to all... and embraces local control in such a and embraces local control
- , the costs over which we have no control, the costs over which we have no control, but<03:16:42.720
- penalty until we do have under control penalty until we do have under control the<03:17:12.800><
- control, and listens to local voices. control, and listens to local voices.
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional by Representative Tiffany Lumley focused on lessons from horses and horsemanship, using the imagery to encourage legislators to lead, listen, stay patient, and remain attentive to constituents outside the chamber. The chamber then welcomed newly appointed Representative Kevin Scully of Burlington, who was sworn in and assigned to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.
Members took up several procedural items and resolutions. Senate Bill 239, relating to a child abuse and neglect reporting working group and carrying an appropriation, was referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 157, relating to recovery residence certification and affecting state revenue, was referred to Ways and Means after a favorable report with amendment from Human Services. The House also read and adopted concurrent resolutions honoring the federal TRIO programs in Vermont, recognizing tourism economy day and the importance of the visitor economy, and honoring former Representative John Killacky of South Burlington for his artistic and legislative contributions. Multiple members offered personal remarks about John Killacky/Colacci, his arts career, activism, and service in the House, and guests connected to the resolutions were welcomed from the gallery.
The House then concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment to House Bill 237, which would allow certain doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications. The committee explained the Senate’s changes, including revised training and rotation requirements, a later effective date, and a future OPR report, and said the bill was intended as one tool to address mental health provider shortages; the House agreed by voice vote. The chamber next began second reading of House Bill 955, a major education reform bill titled “next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system,” with the Education Committee describing mandatory cooperative education service areas, merger study committees, and related changes intended to improve efficiency, support local voice, and strengthen public education. No final action on H.955 was taken in the portion provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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a control. - It's about forcing a control.
- They control the House. They control the Senate. And President Trump is in the White House.
- They control the House. They control the Senate. And President Trump is in the White House.
- one hour equally divided and controlled one hour equally divided and controlled by<06:31:43.120>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- fundamentally, price controls and fundamentally, price controls and monopoly<01:12:22.159>
power< - Price controls don't remove demand.
- <01:13:26.880>
Price <01:13:27.199>controls resale price controls. - Price controls resale price controls.
- Price controls do the opposite.
Keywords:
common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- What really matters is who controls the model, who decides how it progresses and how it develops, and
- on how AI is used; only 17% think that they have control.
- are not right now the ones controlling are not right now the ones controlling how<00:40:13.599><
- um I guess my question is using control um I guess my question is using the<00:40:57.680>
power created by a corporate controlled media. created by a corporate controlled media.
Keywords:
HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, 1099, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Jun 4th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Transcript Highlights:
- To strengthen internal controls, credit card statements are now reviewed monthly by the CFSD business
- These measures are intended to strengthen internal controls and ensure constitutional compliance.
- These measures are intended to strengthen internal controls and ensure constitutional compliance.
- While the district cannot change the decisions that led to these findings, we can control how we move
- While the district cannot change the decisions that led to these findings, we can control how we move
Summary:
The committee met to review education audit reports and heard responses from several school districts with findings. Camden Fairview School District was cited for using operating funds for an end-of-year employee awards banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges that caused a small loss; district officials said the current administration had strengthened controls, stopped the banquet practice, and improved monthly credit card reconciliation. Members questioned whether the prior officials were still employed, whether the credit card issue was an outside hack, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using district funds. Forest City School District was cited for spending about $33,000 on an off-campus staff celebration and entertainment event; district representatives said the money came from long-standing Pepsi-related donation funds, that the event was intended to recognize staff and growth, and that they would change practices and receive training going forward. Members discussed whether those funds were private donations or operational funds, and staff said the district’s accounting treatment made them subject to the constitutional restriction at issue.
The committee also reviewed several other findings. Conway School District was referred for an ongoing investigative report involving misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees. Magnolia School District had undeposited activity funds totaling more than $21,000, tied to a resigned high school secretary and sponsor receipts not deposited. Westside School District had about $30,000 in credit card charges lacking documentation or business purpose, including charges by the superintendent, personal purchases, and items shipped to personal addresses; the matter was referred to the prosecuting attorney. Boonville School District was cited for paying a board member’s son more than the statutory limit for seasonal groundskeeping without the required exemption, and DESE later denied the exemption request.
After discussing those cases, the committee filed the remaining eight findings en masse and then filed the 89 reports with no findings. Members noted that most school districts audited had clean reports and encouraged districts to continue good practices while learning from the findings discussed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving Affordability through Tax Relief | Senator Karin Housley May 15th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, there was this insatiable appetite that the Democrats had when they took full control, House, Senate
- 02:23.760>
full the Democrats had when they took full the Democrats had when they took full control - , control, control, House,<00:02:25.480>
Senate, <00:02:25.880>and <00:02:26.000>governor - So, let's watch our pocketbook, watch our spending, and get that fraud under control.
- Like, that is how that got so out of control and the train went off the rails is beyond me when we kept
Summary:
The discussion focused on affordability concerns in Minnesota, especially housing costs for first-time homebuyers, rising license tab fees, and property taxes. The senator said many constituents are struggling with everyday costs and argued that recent state spending and tax increases, along with mandates on local governments, have worsened the situation. She also cited waste, fraud, and abuse in state government as a reason to rein in spending and keep more money in taxpayers’ pockets.
A major topic was her support for bills to conform Minnesota tax law to federal policy on no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. She said these measures would help workers, including service employees and hairdressers, by letting them keep more of their earnings, and would also benefit small businesses by making them more competitive in hiring. She noted that other states have adopted similar policies and said Minnesota had not yet held a hearing on the bills in committee.
The senator also discussed a proposal to roll back vehicle license tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are higher than neighboring states and can exceed car payments. She expressed hope that the legislature could act on affordability measures before the end of session, and said she expected these tax-relief ideas to be a priority if her party gains more power in the next election.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of you guys know he's been an air traffic controller with the FAA.
- So this will kind of right the ship, put everybody back to where they should have their own control,
- I'm any changes involving 89 governance jurisdiction, operational control for federal 90 installations
- They should have their own control, a master 101 planning and those are the 3 parts the bill, Mister
- We just need to make sure we don't appear or deem that the state has any sort of oversight control over
Summary:
The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee met to consider several bills, beginning with HB 335 by Representative Kendall, which sought to recognize space as a fifth mode of transportation, give voting rights to ex officio Space Florida board members, and reduce what the sponsor described as unnecessary state oversight of spaceport operations. The bill was presented as a response to feedback from NASA, Space Force, and other federal partners about clarifying the state’s role at federally owned facilities like Kennedy Space Center. Members raised questions about terminology, authority over federal property, and the role of Space Florida; the sponsor said an amendment would remove the voting-rights provision and instead require spaceports to provide an annual list of shovel-ready projects. The amendment was adopted, and HB 335 passed favorably.
The committee then unanimously passed HB 885, which designates a road in Baker County near the courthouse in honor of former Representative and Judge John Cruz, and HB 403, which names a portion of the road leading into NAS Pensacola as Warriors Way to honor the sailors killed in the 2019 Pensacola attack and the broader naval community there. Both bills drew brief supportive remarks and no opposition. The committee also considered HB 25, a bridge designation for Coach Wilks, a longtime local basketball coach, and adopted a Senate amendment adding the Dickey Betts Memorial Highway designation on U.S. 41 in Sarasota County. HB 25, as amended, passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with adjournment after all measures on the agenda were reported favorably.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- waterworks boards described in waterworks boards described in sections where the power to appoint and control
- directors is vested in the municipality whose voting residents comprise a fraction of the municipal control
- Um, this bill is fundamentally about, we believe, taking control and represents a taking from the city
- So they have total control over this. They have no assets in this game.
- Don't use this as an in-run, as a backdoor way to get control. Thank you, Senator.
Bills:
SB330
Keywords:
water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 923, senate, all
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the things that we hear is that, well, you don't teach them about birth control and contraception
- It robs local school boards of local It robs local school boards of local control.
- I'm sure that's controlled locally.
- This bill does not take away the local board's control. They have the right to make a policy.
- So it does not take away local control. It… does not take away local control.
Keywords:
Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, STEM, science education, technology education, engineering education, math education, workforce development, career pathways, Alabama STEM Council, Department of Workforce, education policy, higher education, community colleges, K-12 education, teacher pipeline, STEM careers
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 7, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- What remains are about a dozen or so soil or water control districts.
- After the review of mosquito control districts and fire districts, the Florida House led the legislation
- Laura Donaldson, North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District, waiving in opposition.
- Laura Donaldson, North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District, waiving in support.
- to do is copy the exact language that's in there for water management districts over to the water control
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee met and first took up CS/HB 973, a broad special districts bill focused heavily on soil and water conservation districts. The bill would dissolve 35 soil and water districts effective December 31, 2025, based on an OPAGA review that found widespread problems such as lack of revenue, inactive boards, poor notice practices, public records issues, and late financial reporting. It also would let special districts use state contracts, authorize FDLE background checks for district employees, preserve fire district taxing/service authority after annexation, extend liability protections for outdoor recreation on certain district lands, tighten eligibility for soil and water supervisors, and shift complaint review to the Commission on Ethics. Supporters argued the districts are often inactive, duplicative, and costly to review, while opponents said many districts provide local conservation, water quality, outreach, and volunteer services and should be given more time to remediate.
Public testimony on HB 973 was mixed. Several soil and water district chairs and related advocates opposed the bill, saying their districts provide local conservation, flood, invasive species, education, and coordination services at little or no taxpayer cost, and that abolishing them would remove local representation and collaboration. The bill’s proponent, the Florida Association of Special Districts, supported the measure as a limited-government and accountability reform, arguing that districts with no revenue or contracts should not continue. Members debated whether the bill was relying on the OPAGA report while also eliminating future performance reviews, whether the Department of Agriculture could absorb the added responsibilities, and whether the districts should have been given more time to correct deficiencies. The committee ultimately voted the bill favorably, with one no vote from Representative Hinson.
The committee then considered CS/HB 995, which applies to Monroe County and the Florida Keys. The bill would exempt Habitat for Humanity in the Keys from construction performance bond requirements for affordable housing, extend the Florida Keys land acquisition/set-aside authority in Florida Forever for 10 more years, and extend the hurricane evacuation time frame from 24 hours to 24.5 hours to allow up to 825 additional residential permit allocations, phased in over 10 years and directed largely toward vacant buildable lots and workforce housing. An amendment was adopted to codify the 825-unit allocation and the distribution framework. With no opposition offered on the bill, the committee reported HB 995 favorably by unanimous vote.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Reentry Committee Mar 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- corrections do not have the financial literacy to understand what happens when someone else is controlling
- their check and controlling their bank account. controlling their bank account.
- I might be dumb, but who controls their. I might be dumb, but who controls their check?
- But the caveat to that is they control their bank account and they control the check.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill provides districts with greater control over their facilities which removes prescribed 5 10
- It's just making sure those districts have any control over.
- And I would like to address the local control over school start times.
- That is why local control over start times is critical.
- Even if they're working a parent can control today. Don't work until a certain time.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 10th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- tagging system or provide interactive information which is crucial for wildlife population management control
- addition, it enabled construction of the Amistad and Falcon Reservoirs. along the Rio Grande for flood control
- So in Mexico, as the cartel sees control. of the agricultural supply chains, it also seizes the water
- And here's another important point, cartel members that are seizing control of water leave the innocent
- they have discovered water as a gold, and so that Mexico, the government itself may not have full control
Keywords:
water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, harvest reports, wildlife harvest data, public information act, open records, confidentiality, hunter privacy, angler data, game animals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS.
- WE STILL SUPPORT AND ARE ANSWERING THE CALLS. 10,700 LINEAR FEET OF THE FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS WERE DEPLOYED
- SUBSEQUENT IMPACTS THAT ARE BEYOND FDEM'S ABILITY TO COVER, UNDERWATER DREDGING, THINGS WE DON'T CONTROL
- WE DEPLOYED OVER 35,500 LINEAR FEET OF OUR FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS AND THIS TIME 235 PUMPS THAT MOVED 3.3
- THIS IS UNPRECEDENTED NUMBERS EVEN FOR US AS AFFLUENT AS WE ARE WITH OUR FLIGHT CONTROL MEASURES AND
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL and Republican Media Availability - 02/03/25
Transcript Highlights:
- What’s happening in Washington is things that I have no control over, but right here we do have control
- that<00:10:57.279>
I <00:10:57.399>have <00:10:57.519>no <00:10:57.720>control - <00:10:58.040>
over things that that I have no control over things that that I have no control - here<00:10:58.880>
we <00:10:59.000>do <00:10:59.399>have <00:10:59.519>control - <00:10:59.839>
to But right here we do have control to take those votes and work in a way
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- They also have individual needs near end of life, and people deserve the respect of choice and control
- They say people should be able to control the timing and manner of their deaths.
- They say people should be able to control the timing and manner of their deaths.
- She fought through several years of pain, anguish, loss of control, and so forth.
- As most know, ALS is one of many nervous system disorders that causes loss of muscle control.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on bills in three areas: emergency medical services/AED access, athletic training and student safety, and end-of-life options. Committee chairs outlined testimony rules and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Some bills had no live witnesses, while others drew extensive testimony from advocates, professionals, and legislators.
On AED-related bills, the American Heart Association supported requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events and athletic fields, citing sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and urging cardiac emergency response plans as an added safeguard. A parks and recreation professional supported AED access but raised concerns about the cost, staffing, maintenance, and feasibility for municipalities with limited resources. Athletic trainers supported expanding their scope of practice and removing workplace restrictions, arguing it would improve injury prevention, reduce costs, and help retain professionals in Massachusetts.
The committee also took extensive testimony on end-of-life options legislation. Supporters included legislators, physicians, hospice volunteers, clergy, patients’ family members, and advocacy groups, who described the bills as allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards and self-administration requirements. They emphasized personal stories of suffering, public support, and the claim that other states have not seen abuse. Opponents, including faith-based, disability-rights, and family policy representatives, argued the bills amount to physician-assisted suicide, could pressure vulnerable people, and may be influenced by prognosis errors, coercion, or financial incentives. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- However, I'm concerned that this is usurping local control.
- and I think it um that local control and I think it sets<00:10:32.200>
a <00:10:32.399>bad - All in all, he thinks this is usurping control.
- It would give cities and towns the ability to control pollutants such as cyanobacteria, E. coli, and
- <00:32:48.440>
that <00:32:48.799>the <00:32:48.919>village uh the controls
Summary:
The committee began with housekeeping about report deadlines and bill scheduling, noting that reports should be submitted as soon as possible, ideally by Friday night, so they can be reviewed and filed on time. The chair explained the process for Democratic and Republican reports, reviewed the timing sheet for early bills, and said the committee was trying to stay on schedule to avoid hearings during vacation week. He also shared his contact information for questions. The committee then moved into executive session on 10 bills.
On HB 13, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill after the prime sponsor asked that it be held for possible local action. On HB 127, extending the closing date of OHRV trails on the Connecticut River headquarters property from September 30 to Columbus Day, members debated economic benefits for Pittsburgh versus concerns about local control, conservation easements, and hunting impacts. The committee voted 11-5 ought to pass; the chair noted it would not go on consent and would have a fiscal note. On HB 174, increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,500 pounds unladen dry weight, supporters argued the change could help accommodate electric vehicles and heavier equipment, while opponents raised concerns about undefined terms, enforcement, private landowner rights, and unintended consequences. The committee voted 8-7 ought to pass.
On HB 203, requiring C-COT approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters, the committee heard a split between members who emphasized personal responsibility and those who said the bill would improve safety and education and could reduce drowning deaths. The motion to ITL failed 11-5, meaning the committee rejected the motion to kill the bill and advanced it instead. The transcript then moved on to HB 332, allowing for the establishment of a village district, but the discussion of that bill was not included in the provided excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It would respect local control and decision-making.
- There are a range of, uh, a vast range of control that districts and charters have.
- There are a range of, uh, a vast range of control that districts and charters have.
- <01:03:45.520>
when need flexibility and local control when need flexibility and local control - <01:05:17.880>
that a range vast range of control that a range vast range of control that
Keywords:
education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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the who controls the Senate, the who controls the Senate, the Republicans.<02:21:43.920 - we can control Washington DC. we can control Washington DC.
- <02:27:04.640>
over bypass any sort of local control over bypass any sort of local control - <02:56:56.800>
of Mall, and remaining under the control of Mall, and remaining under the control - the this Republican controlled the this Republican controlled government.<07:24:25.280>
And