Video & Transcript Research : 'Spaceport America'

Page 54 of 327
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • So the numbers we're seeing here, that's the two and a half percent or whatever that Bank of America
  • And, um, so Bank of America pays me 2.75% on my Visa card.
  • They're working directly with Bank of America also on that. So that's what those expenses are.
  • that Bank of America is paying you. you. you.
  • <01:19:32.800> So Bank of America um also on that. So Bank of America um also on that.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The meeting began with approval of partial minutes, with members noting that DHS/HHS material was not yet included and that the minutes would be finalized later. The committee then heard from the General Court about several dedicated funds. Testimony explained the Joint Legislative Historical Fund, which receives a $25,000 annual general fund appropriation and transfers from visitor center sales above a $50,000 threshold, and is used for portrait maintenance, chamber work, Hall of Flags upkeep, and other historical preservation needs. Members also discussed the preservation of the Civil War flags in the Hall of Flags, with the General Court stating the flags are monitored through annual high-definition photos and that no immediate stabilization project is planned. A question about Union cemeteries was raised but the witness said he had no knowledge of federal funding for them. The committee also reviewed the visitor center revolving fund and noted that the accounting presentation is confusing because transfers are netted out so the fund ends each year at $50,000. Members suggested the narrative should clearly identify the transfer amounts and actual revenue, and staff agreed to note that in future reporting. The General Court then described its special legislative account as a stability reserve for capital and emergency needs, citing past uses such as the plaza ADA renovation, the legislative parking garage, and moving operations to One Granite Place. Members asked about interest earnings and were told the account is held in the treasury and any interest goes to the general fund unless statute directs otherwise; no additional funding was recommended at this time. The Department of Administrative Services then presented the law enforcement memorial fund, explaining it is a long-standing leftover construction fund with a small balance that has not been needed because the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Memorial Officers Association privately funds memorial upkeep and plaques. Members discussed whether the state should transfer the remaining money to the nonprofit, but no decision was made; the department said it would research whether such a transfer is legally possible. The department also reviewed the former land conservation endowment fund, now moving to Fish and Game under House Bill 2, and explained that it primarily covers administrative costs, management fees, and investment losses for a long-term conservation program. Members asked about the fund’s large balance and the increase in expenses, and were told the fund is intended to last indefinitely and that future reporting will shift to Fish and Game.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-03-17 - 10:00AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • <00:04:20.000> and<00:04:20.200> to<00:04:20.359> the United States of America
  • and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:04:21.280> for<00:04:21.440> which
  • America on paper. America on paper.
  • was lost by Irish London that America was lost by Irish immigrants.<00:15:57.360> I<00:15:57.440
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters. Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations. The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team. On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • All the people from America are paying out of pocket for their prosthetics if they need a prosthetic
  • And we want to be able to have these people represent America in the Paralympics. X.
  • Represent America in the Paralympics. So it's incredibly important.
  • with a simple adaptation of a test at birth that is already given to every child in Florida and in America
  • At birth, it is already given to every child in Florida and in America.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110, covering Medicaid and insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity-specific devices without lifetime or continuous-use caps, received emotional testimony from families and athletes describing high costs and the importance of access for children and adults with disabilities. Members voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 1574, which would add biliary atresia screening to the newborn screening program using the existing birth blood specimen. The sponsor and a parent testified that earlier detection could prevent severe liver damage, transplants, and deaths, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 794, dealing with background screening for employees at residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities and a review of waiver support coordination, was amended to align with the House companion and then reported favorably after testimony emphasizing the importance of strong support coordinators for APD waiver families. Members then considered SB 162, requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Nurses and other supporters described surgical smoke as a serious occupational hazard, while the Florida Hospital Association said hospitals are already regulated in this area and the bill was somewhat prescriptive; an amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 254, which tightens oversight of nursing education programs, adds preceptorship and provisional licensure pathways for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, and increases transparency and accountability for low-performing programs, drew support from nursing advocates and opposition from private nursing schools concerned about workforce impacts; after amendment, it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 688 to reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida was heard with testimony both supporting expanded health care choices and opposing the bill over safety and scope concerns, and it too was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a board member at the Coalition of Hindus of North America, KONA.
  • I'm the president of Hindu Pact and also on behalf of Vishva Hindu Parishad of America.
  • I'm with the Coalition of Hindus of North America, and I oppose this bill. Good afternoon.
  • I am from Roseville and I'm associated with the Coalition of Hindus of North America.
  • The international gang units that are taking over our streets, there is a real threat to America.
Summary: The committee met to hear seven Senate bills, first approving two consent items, SB 352 and SB 804, on motions to do pass to Appropriations. SB 542 (Limón) would require public notice and comment before issuing a financial responsibility certificate for an oil pipeline and require hydrostatic testing before restarting pipelines idle for five years or more; it was supported by the Center for Biological Diversity and passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. SB 616 (Rubio) would create an independent community hardening commission within the Department of Insurance to coordinate wildfire mitigation and insurance-related recommendations; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and several local and industry groups, while water agencies, special districts, and the building industry raised concerns about water infrastructure standards, and it passed on a due-pass motion to Insurance. SB 429 (Cortese), which would establish a public wildfire catastrophe model and related university-based research and education program, received support from the Department of Insurance and outside groups and passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 256 (Perez) would strengthen wildfire mitigation and emergency response by expanding planning, improving PSPS communication, requiring utility coordination with emergency centers, and directing removal of permanently abandoned electrical facilities; utilities and business groups were generally neutral after amendments, while the author emphasized the bill’s connection to recent wildfire losses, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 509 (Caballero) would require specialized training for local law enforcement on transnational repression targeting diaspora communities; it received support from the California Police Chiefs Association and immigrant-rights advocates, but drew extensive opposition from Hindu and civil-rights organizations concerned about bias, implementation, and First Amendment issues. Committee members discussed amendments to clarify cultural competency, diversity, and constitutional protections, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. After the hearing, the committee took final roll-call votes on the bills, with the consent items and SB 429, SB 256, and SB 509 moving forward, while SB 542 and SB 616 were also reported out on earlier motions.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • That we probably have better standards in America for farm-raised shrimp, but I still think...
  • Okay, and then just a real quick question on the America...
  • Will you show your registration as Richard Haynes, testifying on behalf of Gun Owners of America?
  • Please register as Richard Hayes, testifying on behalf of Gun Owners of America.
  • Gun Owners of America are very supportive of this.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 14th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • we are not going to have individual businesses out there negotiating with Wells Fargo and Bank of America
  • Wells Fargo, compete with Bank of America, compete with JP Morgan Chase. Can they?
  • of an industry that's controlled by two companies, Visa and MasterCard, and the largest banks in America
  • note for the committee that these swipe fees generally range from 2% to 5% of a transaction, and America
  • networks like Visa and MasterCard, which pass through to issuing banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • That one little law finally turned into law. the tide against smoking in America, and it ultimately saved
  • This would obviously involve America data.
  • But the American people are going to be pretty outraged that Mark Zuckerberg sold out America to China
  • everyday Americans and they ought to be downright angry, outraged that he sold them out as well as America
  • So that you can say it's really important that America wins this, and we are the American open source
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism focused on oversight of Meta's foreign relations and representations to Congress. An essential witness, Sarah Wynne-Williams, a former executive at Facebook, provided testimony outlining significant concerns about the company's practices and its complicity in aiding oppressive regimes. The atmosphere was charged, with ongoing debates about the regulation of big tech companies and the ethical implications of their policies. The committee explored topics such as user data management, whistleblower retaliation, and the need for legislative measures to protect users and enhance accountability in the tech sector. A notable point of contention was Facebook's alleged cooperation with the Chinese government regarding the dissemination of user data and AI tools, leading to serious ethical implications.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, they have to go through the Gulf of America and around through the Panama Canal.
  • So like I say, this fits America first, uh, our MAGA energy plan because we're helping our allies.
  • ><00:41:06.400> of they have to go through the Gulf of they have to go through the Gulf of America
  • and around through the Panama America and around through the Panama Canal.<00:41:09.599> And<
  • So like I say, this this fits America So like I say, this this fits America first.<00:41:37.359>
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House debates moving bill to allow legal remedies for civil rights violations 2/25/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the ICE agent said, “Because of your accent” in the United States of America.
  • <00:08:31.759> United<00:08:32.080> States<00:08:32.320> of<00:08:32.560> America
  • ,<00:08:33.039> because in the United States of America, because in the United States of America
  • everyone to ask themselves if this is the things that should be happening in the United States of America
  • just because you don't States of America just because you don't have<00:21:28.880> skin<00:21
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 03/13/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today is actually my five-year anniversary of walking away from Corporate America, so it's interesting
  • I laugh that I'm a corporate survivor, and that is nothing against Corporate America.
  • /c><00:12:14.360> so<00:12:14.600> it's<00:12:15.040> uh away from Corporate America
  • so it's uh away from Corporate America so it's uh interesting<00:12:15.639> to<00:12:15.800><
  • that is something about me as a America that is something about me as a person<00:12:28.279> and<
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

SENATE CONVENES May 5th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • good-paying jobs, to lead our region in health and education outcomes, to be the safest place in America
  • good-paying jobs, to lead our region and health and education outcomes, to be the safest place in America
Summary: The Senate convened, took leave requests, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved into the morning business agenda. Senator Irvin announced a Hunger Caucus fundraiser, Serving Up Solutions, and invited members to sign up to wait tables. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 1, which would reduce income tax rates for individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations, continuing a series of tax cuts begun in 2013. Senator Dismang presented the bill, explaining that it would lower the top individual rate from 3.9% to 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and reduce the corporate rate to 4.1% starting next year. In questions, senators discussed local sales tax limits, the impact of the cut on funding for Medicaid, education, and educational freedom accounts, and whether federal fiscal uncertainty should affect the state’s decision. Supporters argued Arkansas’s conservative budgeting and reserve set-asides made the cut sustainable and that returning money to taxpayers was the best use of surplus funds. Senators Tucker and Leding spoke against the bill, saying the state should prioritize early childhood education, health care, maternal health, and public schools over tax cuts, and that the reduction would mainly provide small benefits to most taxpayers while reducing resources for other needs. Senator McKee spoke in favor, arguing the money should be returned to the people who earned it. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 1 by a vote of 29 yeas to 6 nays and transmitted it to the House. After the vote, members were told the Revenue and Taxation Committee would meet after House adjournment if the House version of the tax bill was transmitted. The Senate then announced it would adjourn subject to clearing the desk and reading a House bill across, with the body set to reconvene the next day.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW APPS WE USE EVERY DAY HAVE MADE THE CHANGE TO THE GULF OF AMERICA AND MOVING FORWARD
  • AND ALLOW THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OR CHARTER SCHOOL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS FEATURING ANY GULF OF AMERICA
  • IT IS NOW THE GULF OF AMERICA. LISTEN.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 26th, 2025

Congressional Redistricting, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's what we're losing in America today.
  • But America is a democracy.
  • I am proud to live in one of the most diverse cities in America.
  • Houston is the most diverse city in this country, and the last... middle-class America.
  • Do ordain and establish this our Constitution. for the United States of America.
Keywords: 997, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every day in America, roughly 130 people are killed by gun violence and hundreds more are wounded.
  • The gun lobby wants America to believe that nothing can be done, but California has proven otherwise.
  • Of course America is going to wake up and prevent this from happening.
  • Are those amazing volunteers and activists and survivors with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled routine procedural business including re-referrals of several Senate bills, removal of AB 1156 from the inactive file, and withdrawal of ACR 210 to the second reading file. The chamber also heard multiple guest introductions, including family members of members and two CIF Scholar Athletes of the Year, Ryan Liu and Mona Sugawara, before moving to the daily file and consent calendar. The main floor item was ACR 191, which designated June 5 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in California. Assemblymember Stephanie and several colleagues spoke in strong support, sharing personal and district-level experiences with gun violence, highlighting the impact on children, schools, graduations, and communities, and urging continued state and federal action. Speakers emphasized prevention, safe storage, community violence intervention, and the need to resist complacency; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added. On the consent calendar, ACR 206 and several Senate concurrent resolutions were adopted, with ACR 206 passing 60-0. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory for Michael George Savan, a longtime Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department commander, Marine Corps Reservist, and former Lomita mayor and councilmember. The house then announced the next session schedule and adjourned until Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Feb 25th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • allegiance to the flag of the United<00:02:30.319> States<00:02:30.720> of<00:02:30.959> America
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
Keywords: 1136, house, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Agriculture. (2-4-26)

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • level, is something that they're trying to produce, you know, replicate all over the United States of America
  • the United you know replicate all over the United States<00:09:20.080> of<00:09:20.240> America
  • and<00:09:21.120> Kentucky<00:09:21.600> has<00:09:21.760> been States of America
  • and Kentucky has been States of America and Kentucky has been the<00:09:22.160> first<00:09:22.320
Summary: The House Agriculture Committee met with a quorum and first introduced legislative interns before taking up House Bill 309, sponsored by Representative Ryan Dodson and co-sponsored by Representative Scott Sharp. The bill would ban lab-grown meat in Kentucky, with the sponsor arguing it was needed to protect Kentucky’s cattle, livestock, and broader agricultural industries, and citing uncertainty about the long-term effects of cultured meat. Supporters also said the state should defend traditional animal agriculture and that the bill had backing from livestock interests and the Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture. Members raised several concerns, including whether labeling rather than a ban would be a better approach, whether the bill could conflict with the dormant commerce clause, and whether it might hinder emerging research or business opportunities in Kentucky. Some members compared the proposal to existing regulation of other products, while others said they supported the intent but were uneasy about a total ban. The sponsor responded that Kentucky should act to protect its farmers and that the issue could be revisited later if new research emerged. After discussion, the committee took a roll call vote. The bill received enough support to advance, with the chair announcing that House Bill 309 passed with favorable expression and should also pass on the House floor. Several members explained yes, no, or pass votes, reflecting a mix of support for Kentucky agriculture and concern about overbroad regulation and possible legal issues. The meeting then adjourned.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
  • of the United algiance to the flag of the United States<00:04:53.120> of<00:04:53.360> America
  • and<00:04:54.479> to<00:04:54.720> the<00:04:54.960> republic States of America
  • and to the republic States of America and to the republic for<00:04:55.759> which<00:04:55.919
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 30 January, 2026; 9:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it
  • y'all remain standing for the national anthem to be performed by Audrey Map, our own Miss Junior Teen America
  • America of the United States. and she's America of the United States. and she's been<00:14:04.160>
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation from Pastor Joe Thrasher, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A national anthem was performed by Audrey Mapier, who was also recognized as a page for Senator Frazier. The chamber then dispensed with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill and resolution titles, and there were no messages or petitions. During the calendar, the Senate repeatedly took up items by motion to “pass and retain” across a long list of bills and resolutions, effectively postponing consideration of those measures. No substantive debate on individual bills was recorded in this segment. The body also recognized several guests in the gallery, including the pastor’s family, a newly appointed member of the State Cosmetology Board, and family members of senators. Multiple committee meeting announcements were made for later that day and for Monday, including Appropriations, Agriculture, Business and Financial Institutions, Medicaid, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Finance, Corrections, Universities and Colleges, Environmental Protection, Judiciary Division A and B, Tourism, Energy, Education, Highways and Transportation, Public Property, Municipalities, Economic and Workforce Development, and Ports and Marine Resources. Senators also requested that the chamber adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Miss Judy Fry, Rico Varnado, Pastor Ivon Lewis, and former state trooper and reverend David Ard. The Senate then voted to stand in recess until the last committee report is filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until Monday at 1 p.m.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 27, 2026 - 09:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • America is at war with Islam. Vice Chair Barnaby: Islam is at war with America.
  • comments that have been made that we believe in religious freedom for all here in the United States of America
  • Who knows when one day someone may have to stand with the Christians in America.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 8 (1-15-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> [clears throat] >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic
  • allegiance to the flag of the United<00:07:15.039> States<00:07:15.360> of<00:07:15.599> America
  • <00:07:16.479> and<00:07:16.800> to<00:07:17.039> the United States of America
  • and to the United States of America and to the republic<00:07:17.840> for<00:07:18.160> which
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a quorum declared. The journal from January 14, 2026 was approved, absent senators were excused, and the chamber moved through second readings of several bills and a concurrent resolution, including measures on identity documents, limiting gubernatorial pardon authority, motor vehicle regulation, solid waste facilities, pharmacist reimbursements, battery stewardship, property tax exemption, and a Medicaid delivery model feasibility study. Those items were referred to the Rules Committee after second reading. Committee reports were received from Education, Judiciary, and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, each recommending passage of listed bills, which were then treated as having first reading and placed on the calendar. The Committee on Committees later referred additional bills to Health Services, Natural Resources and Energy, and State and Local Government, and sent Senate Resolutions 35, 36, and 37 to the floor. The Rules Committee also posted Senate Bill 7 and later additional measures for the next day’s regular orders. Several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including bills on grandparent visitation, prosthesis and orthosis coverage, welding safety, transactional precious metals, Kentucky State Police, and concealed deadly weapons, along with memorial and honorary resolutions. Members also filed multiple co-sponsorship requests, all accepted without objection. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 29 honoring Edward Todd Jr., observed a moment of silence for Jeremiah Parsons, and heard announcements about a Kentucky State Police Professional Association breakfast, a Higher Education open house, and a Bags of Hope foster-care service project. The session ended with technical issues noted in filing documents, but the clerk reported the new filings and the Senate adjourned without objection until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026.