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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Is the Freedom Caucus the only one with power?
- The Freedom Caucus I don't understand.
- I mean, literally, the Freedom speaker.
- </c> Freedom Caucus the only one with power? Freedom Caucus the only one with power?
- </c><03:30:24.319><c> We</c> freedom means economic security. We freedom means economic security.
Keywords:
committee election, House of Representatives, government structure, representation, foreign affairs, disaster relief, tax deadlines, Internal Revenue Code, collection notices, government response, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Overdraft Lending, Digital Consumer Payment Applications, financial institutions, voting registration, citizenship proof, remote voting, proxy voting, parental rights, legislative process
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jul 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Andrew Haabaker, president of the Coteau Properties Company, regarding an overview of the Freedom Mine
- Again, you see Falkirk, the Center Mine, Freedom Mine here, Coyote Creek to the south.
- Again, you see Falkirk, the center mine, Freedom Mine here, Coyote Creek to the south.
- Al Kirk, the center mine, Freedom Mine here, Coyote Creek to the south.
- Thank you for coming to our operation here at the Freedom Mine.
Summary:
The committee met at the Coteau Freedom Mine in Mercer County, approved the June 2 minutes, and heard an overview of the mine from Coteau Properties president Andrew Hawbaker. He described the Freedom Mine’s production history, customer mix, safety record, reclamation practices, workforce, community involvement, and economic impact. Members asked about how long land stays in production before reclamation, how quickly it returns to agriculture, labor shortages, groundwater impacts, and which skilled trades are hardest to fill. Hawbaker said the mine typically disturbs land for three to five years, reclamation returns much of the land to agricultural use, and the biggest hiring challenges are electricians, welders, mechanics, operators, engineers, and accountants.
The committee then heard from Public Service Commission Chairman Randy Christman on coal mining reclamation. He reviewed the history of North Dakota and federal reclamation laws, the PSC’s permitting and inspection authority, bonding requirements, contemporaneous reclamation standards, and how the state handles topsoil, subsoil, drainage, and revegetation. He emphasized that North Dakota’s program is well regarded, with frequent inspections and no corrective-action issues in recent federal reviews. Christman also discussed problems caused by federal coal ownership that can delay mine plans, and he answered questions about reclamation timing, wildlife easements, wind and pipeline reclamation, and whether similar bonding concepts could apply to data centers.
In the afternoon, the committee received an update from Lignite Energy Council President and CEO Jonathan Fortner on the lignite industry. He highlighted the industry’s long-term role in providing reliable electricity, jobs, and tax revenue, along with North Dakota’s low electricity rates and strong grid reliability. Fortner discussed severance and conversion tax revenues, federal regulatory changes, litigation over EPA rules, carbon capture, critical minerals, and the potential for large-load customers such as data centers to support new coal generation. He said the industry sees a window of opportunity for growth and expressed support for new large-load development, while noting that diversified energy companies are also pursuing natural gas and other resources. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjourning for the tour.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to also share with you, as an example, looking at Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living
- I want to also share with you, as an example, looking at Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living
- I want to also share with you, as an example, looking at Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living
- I want to also share with you, as an example, looking at Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living
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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
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, May 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those, many without fuss or fanfare, who have stood in the gap between the things we value most: freedom
- Freedom is not free.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 Mar 6th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A world with spiritual freedom for everybody.
- power of money, the power of the people, the power of the people's lives, A world with spiritual freedom
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:04:31.760><c> and</c><01:04:32.240><c> our</c> to protect our freedom and our to protect our
- freedom and our willingness<01:04:34.240><c> to</c><01:04:34.640><c> continue</c><01:04:35.039><c> our
- 11:26.239><c> beacon</c><01:11:26.719><c> of</c><01:11:27.040><c> democracy,</c><01:11:27.840><c> freedom
- ,</c><01:11:28.320><c> and</c> the beacon of democracy, freedom, and the beacon of democracy, freedom
- We must work to ensure that the American ideals of freedom and justice and liberty endure for generations
Keywords:
gridlock, policy priorities, House resolution, legislative process, procedural motion, house meeting hours, legislative schedule, government procedure, House of Representatives, quorum, business proceeding, legislative procedure, government functionality, Congress, notification, Presidential communication
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- build the kind of state and country they died for, a place of opportunity, compassion, and unwavering freedom
- c> unwavering</c> opportunity, compassion, and unwavering opportunity, compassion, and unwavering freedom
- . freedom. freedom.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 39 Apr 13th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- veterans in high esteem and appreciates the sacrifices and contributions they have made to preserve our freedoms
- . ...high esteem and appreciates the sacrifices and contributions they have made to preserve our freedoms
- than four decades, the bond between the United States and Taiwan has been rooted in shared values: freedom
- We also share common values: democracy, freedom, and human rights.
Bills:
SB1290 , SB1530 , SB1847 , HR1050 , SB169 , SB1377 , SB1990 , SB1991 , SB1778 , SB1579 , SB1992 , SB3 , SB2028 , SB1928 , SB2127 , SB2117 , SB1439 , SB1930 , SB330 , SB1191 , SB2110 , SB2134 , SB2069 , SB2095 , SB1613 , SB1246 , SB1976 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB2071 , SB259 , SB1314
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, and heard an invocation, a Veteran of the Week recognition for Colonel William S. Hartzell, and several guest introductions and special presentations, including the Coeta Tigers wrestling team, the Murray State College shotgun team, and visitors from Taiwan. The chamber also recognized the Psychologist of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Doctor of the Day, and Pages of the Week, along with committee meeting announcements and a motion to adjourn at the end of business.
Members then considered and passed a series of bills. Senate Bill 1290 on 211 services passed 82-0 and its emergency clause also passed. Senate Bill 1530 on state government and innovation/research funding passed 58-27. Senate Bill 1847 on Medicaid home and community-based services passed 78-10 with its emergency clause. Senate Bill 169 increasing longevity pay for state employees passed 85-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1377 requiring DHS to provide duffel bags and hygiene items for foster children passed 88-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1990 on the Incentive Evaluation Commission passed 88-4. Senate Bill 1991, a cleanup measure redirecting certain lease and land-sale revenues to O-CAMP, passed and its emergency clause also passed.
The House also adopted H.R. 1050 reaffirming Oklahoma’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, followed by remarks from Taiwanese officials. Senate Bill 1778, the Strong Readers Act, passed 87-5 with emergency after discussion about reading screeners, funding tiers, and an optional second-grade assessment. Senate Bill 1579, described as a taxpayer bill of rights related to ad valorem tax, drew extended debate over property taxes and state savings before passing 85-0. Senate Bill 1992, defining strategic financial partners for an income tax credit, passed 65-24. The House then moved to adjourn until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Caucus of the Whole - 2026-03-25 - 10:00AM
Vermont House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have money for VSAC for Freedom and Unity scholarships so Vermonters can go to college and get
- Uh Uh Uh to<00:13:01.160><c> VSAC</c><00:13:01.680><c> for</c><00:13:01.800><c> freedom</c><00:13:02.160
- ><c> and</c><00:13:02.240><c> unity</c> to VSAC for freedom and unity to VSAC for freedom and unity scholarships
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Ina Abby, and I'm the CEO of the Tubman Center for Health and Freedom.
- Thank you from the Tubman Center for Health and Freedom. Thank you. Thank you.
- I'm Karina Patel from the Tubman Center for Health and Freedom.
- I'm Karina Patel from the Tubman Center for Health and Freedom, and I'm testifying in support of this
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- For we have hoped in them to fulfill their words to protect our freedoms, liberties, and rights as Floridians
- For we have hoped in them to fulfill their words to protect our freedoms, liberties, and rights as Floridians
- getting universal school choice into our state and being number one in the nation for universal school freedom
- things that I said was I'm tremendously proud of the work that we're doing and giving educational freedom
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 executive appointments. After explanation by Ethics and Elections Chair Don Gates, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0.
The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad rural development package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties losing population, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care measures. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health provisions in light of a new federal rural health grant and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties spoke in support, while also asking about eligibility and access to grant funds. The bill passed 39-0.
The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision for later conforming legislation and changes to enrollment documentation and withdrawal procedures. Senators from both parties supported the bill while raising concerns about accountability, student oversight, and school quality. The bill passed 38-0.
Afterward, the Senate waived rules so SB 250 and CS/SB 318 could be immediately certified to the House. The session ended with announcements, including Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and a reminder about the chamber group photograph, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 6 January, 2026; 12:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May Mississippi continue to be a place where faith is honored, families are strengthened, and freedom
- are where faith is honored, families are strengthened,<00:04:44.960><c> and</c><00:04:45.120><c> freedom
- </c> strengthened, and freedom is cherished. strengthened, and freedom is cherished.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe in freedom of religion.
- I believe<00:16:07.839><c> in</c><00:16:08.000><c> freedom</c><00:16:08.240><c> of</c><00:16:08.399><
- </c><00:16:08.880><c> In</c><00:16:09.040><c> this</c> believe in freedom of religion.
- In this believe in freedom of religion.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Nearly two centuries later, Texas remains a beacon of freedom. and opportunity for the world, not just
- In our duty to defend the principle our forebears fought for, strong borders, economic freedom, and the
- our own destiny, may we always lead with the courage and conviction that does it. demands those freedoms
- General Santa Anna and his soldiers are now on our borders, and the Declaration of our Freedom unless
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chaplain Carson: O gracious Lord, you are light and peace and made each of us for good and freedom.
- CHAPLAIN CARSON: OH, GRACIOUS LORD, YOU ARE LIGHT AND PEACE AND MADE EACH OF US FOR GOOD AND FREEDOM.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, freedom of speech. Thank you for all of you testifying today.
- Um, freedom of worship, freedom of speech, and lastly, freedom from want.
- And then lastly, freedom from fear.
- And the best one to see is his 'Freedom from Fear,' and it shows a young couple tucking in their two
- fundamental freedoms of a democracy, he fundamental freedoms of a democracy, he p<01:17:43.199><c> he
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
Keywords:
immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This measure proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech
- </c> state constitution regarding the freedom state constitution regarding the freedom of<00:14:08.399
- </c><00:14:12.959><c> of</c> constitution to provide that freedom of constitution to provide that freedom
- The Constitution is placed to protect a lot of freedoms, but this one relating to funding or trying to
- but um this one ating to lot of freedoms but um this one ating to the<00:17:29.440><c> funding</c><00
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several election-related and governance measures. On SB 176, relating to recounts, the Office of Elections supported clarifying that recount triggers should be based on the final Election Day report rather than the 6:00 a.m. next-day report, citing a 2022 recount example. The chair noted 3 testimonies in support, 42 in opposition, and 1 comment. On SB 1337, relating to the Stadium Authority, the authority supported changing quorum rules so only voting members count, explaining that the current interpretation makes it difficult to conduct business; written testimony from DBEDT was also received. On SB 289, relating to ethics administrative fines, the Ethics Commission supported uniform procedures to resolve uncontested enforcement matters more quickly while preserving due process; written support was also noted.
The committee then heard SB 311, a proposed constitutional amendment on freedom of speech and money in elections. Supporters, including Community Alliance on Prisons, Our Revolution Hawaii, Pride at Work Hawaii, Common Cause Hawaii, and others, argued that money in politics distorts democracy and that the amendment would help prevent wealthy interests from buying influence. Opponents, including the Hawaii Christian Coalition and individual testifiers, argued that changing the constitution was too serious, that the proposal should be handled by ordinary legislation instead, and that the measure could create legal conflict. Deputy Attorney General Candace Park said the bill would only matter if key federal cases such as Buckley and Citizens United were overturned, and the chair thanked her for the legal input.
The committee also heard SB 780, relating to election ballot disqualification, which would exclude candidates disqualified by constitutional or statutory provisions and create procedures for challenges. Opposition testimony said the bill would undermine voter choice, burden courts and election officials, and invite misuse; the Hawaii Christian Coalition echoed those concerns. Members raised questions about whether the measure would apply only to state and county offices, and the Attorney General’s office said it would follow up. Finally, on SB 1030, relating to election intimidation, supporters said firearms should not be brought near polling places or ballot drop boxes, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary and could affect lawful possession; the committee received 12 testimonies, with 39 in support. The committee then began SB 1225, a proposed constitutional amendment changing the vote threshold for legislative amendments to a majority of votes tallied, excluding blanks, spoiled ballots, and overvotes; testimony in support was heard from the LGBTQ+ Commission and others, and the discussion was still underway when the excerpt ended.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In terms of the overall bill, freedom of choice is one of my greatest concerns here.
- their right because as soon as that money becomes their pay, it is their determination, it is their freedom
- The freedom of choice is one of the worst parts of the bill. Thank you. Point of order.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and routine journal and appointment actions. Members also made brief announcements about caucus meetings and recognized guests from AIM Youth Mental Health, including a proclamation by Senator Epstein designating May 31, 2026, as Youth Mental Health Day in Arizona.
The chamber then met as the Committee of the Whole to consider House Bill 2995, relating to legal decision-making and parenting time in domestic relations cases. A committee amendment and a Mesnard floor amendment were adopted; the floor amendment emphasized child and victim safety in domestic violence cases, tightened standards for rebutting presumptions, and added an emergency clause. The bill was then reported out of Committee of the Whole with a do pass as amended recommendation.
Members next considered House Concurrent Resolution 2040, a proposed constitutional amendment concerning labor organization use of public resources in school districts. Supporters argued it would restrict use of district communication systems and public resources for union-related materials and work stoppages, while opponents raised constitutional, due process, contract, pension, and free speech concerns, and argued it would harm teachers and union communication. The Government Committee amendment was adopted, and after debate the resolution was reported out of Committee of the Whole with a do pass as amended recommendation by a 12-11 division. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and adjourned until May 18, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In terms of the overall bill, the freedom of choice is one of my greatest concerns on here.
- their right because as soon as that money becomes their pay, it is their determination, it is their freedom
- The freedom of choice is one of the worst parts of the bill. Thank you.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE May 4th, 2026
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE SALES, USE, MISC. TAXES & EXEMPTIONS SUBCOM.
Transcript Highlights:
- state budget, and some lawmakers have indicated their intention to continue growing the Education Freedom
- As we've heard already, based on the growth in applications, education freedom accounts may top $400
- Income tax contributes nearly 50% of our general revenue, but it also enhances both empowerment and freedom
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1001, sponsored by Representative Les Eaves, which would lower the individual income tax rate to 3.7% retroactive to the current year and reduce the corporate rate to 4.1% beginning in 2027. Eaves argued the bill continues Arkansas’s recent tax-cut strategy, would provide broad relief to working families, and would keep the state competitive while preserving future surpluses rather than cutting existing services. He and Representative Bray emphasized that prior tax cuts have benefited taxpayers and supported economic growth.
Several opponents testified against the bill, including representatives from Arkansas Appleseed, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, a pastor, and individuals speaking about disability services and food insecurity. They argued Arkansas cannot afford further revenue reductions given needs in public education, early childhood care, Medicaid and food assistance, rural hospitals, and supported living services. Witnesses said the tax cut would disproportionately benefit higher earners while providing little or no relief to lower- and middle-income families, and urged the committee to prioritize public investments over tax cuts.
After debate, the committee adopted a motion to limit witness testimony to five minutes each. Representative Eaves closed on the bill and moved to pass it. Following discussion, the committee voted to pass HB 1001, and the meeting adjourned.