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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/29/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- or being exposed to cold, it also is eating cold things.”
- She said, “Hey, if your kid acts like this after being out in the cold or being exposed to cold, it also
- is eating cold things.
- He added that some groups that seemed somewhat like veterans did have access, while veterans do not.
- </c><05:49:47.798><c> did</c> that were somewhat like veterans did that were somewhat like veterans did
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Stockbridge this past weekend for their events, Stockbridge and the Revolution, which was terrific, bloody cold
- The people I spoke with are both veterans of American Armed Forces, and they're very proud of their role
- , both as representatives... ...veterans of American Armed Forces, and they're very proud of their role
- , both as representatives of the Stockbridge people and as well as veterans of this country.
- And as Jonathan said, we tried not to encourage people to come because it was so cold and so wet and
Summary:
The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, allowing the group to proceed officially. Co-chair remarks highlighted recent successful Henry Knox Trail commemorations in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, with praise for the organizers and participants. The meeting then focused on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 planning, including statewide events tied to the Revolution’s 250th anniversary.
Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism outlined several America 250 initiatives: selecting an item for the national time capsule, organizing a July 8 nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging a July 5 “America’s potluck,” and considering a “heritage tractor” tribute from Kansas as a model for Massachusetts participation. Members discussed who should decide the time capsule contents, with suggestions that Secretary Galvin and the commission help set criteria, and there was interest in creating a separate Massachusetts-only time capsule as a backup. The commission also discussed whether Governor Healey should formally endorse the potluck effort, and members expressed support for distributing a graphic for the Declaration reading.
Revolution 250 and related organizers gave updates on upcoming commemorations: Worcester was moved to a larger venue due to strong attendance, Framingham will include living history portrayals of Patriots of Color, Cambridge and Roxbury programs are being planned, and Dorchester Heights/Evacuation Day events will include a Boston Public Library evening commemoration and a March 17 procession and ceremony. Sail Boston was also previewed as a major international event with dozens of ships and extensive public safety coordination. A final presentation pitched “Rebel Town,” a Boston Tea Party musical, as a potential America 250 attraction; the presenter described the show’s development, audience appeal, and need for a Boston venue and funding. No votes were taken beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Stockbridge this past weekend for their events, Stockbridge and the Revolution, which was terrific, bloody cold
- The people I spoke with are both veterans of American Armed Forces, and they're very proud of their role
- Veterans of American Armed Forces, and they're very proud of their role, both as representatives of the
- Stockbridge people and as well as veterans of this country.
- And as Jonathan said, we tried not to encourage people to come because it was so cold and so wet and
Summary:
The commission meeting opened with a roll call, establishing a quorum after some initial confusion about attendance. Chair Paul Mark and Co-Chair Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent Henry Knox Trail commemorations, including events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester event. The group also discussed the role of the National Park Service and changes in park leadership related to Boston National Historical Park.
Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism gave a detailed update on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 programming. Topics included the Henry Knox Trail commemorations, grant funding for 250th-related events, the proposed America 250 time capsule, a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, an “America’s potluck” idea for July 5, educational programming, volunteer service initiatives, and a Kansas-inspired tractor tribute. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions for a Massachusetts-only backup capsule and for Secretary of State Bill Galvin to help determine criteria. They also said they would seek the governor’s input on the potluck idea and distribute a graphic for the Declaration reading.
Representatives from Revolution 250 then updated the commission on upcoming commemorations tied to Henry Knox and Evacuation Day, including Worcester, Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights. They described crowd sizes, procession plans, living history participants, a Washington Medal unveiling at the Boston Public Library, and coordination with local and state partners. They also gave an extensive update on Sail Boston, including ship recruitment, public safety planning, expected international participation, and the event’s overlap with other major Boston activities. The meeting ended with a presentation on “Rebel Town,” a proposed musical about the Boston Tea Party, which its creator said was developed in western Massachusetts and sought support to bring to Boston for the 250th anniversary. The commission took no substantive votes beyond approving adjournment at the end of the meeting.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Stockbridge this past weekend for their events, Stockbridge and the Revolution, which was terrific, bloody cold
- The people I spoke with are both veterans of American Armed Forces, and they're very proud of their role
- , both as representatives... ...veterans of American Armed Forces, and they're very proud of their role
- , both as representatives of the Stockbridge people and as well as veterans of this country.
- And as Jonathan said, we tried not to encourage people to come because it was so cold and so wet and
Summary:
The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, after which members could not approve prior minutes because the earlier meeting had not been official. Co-chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent America 250/Henry Knox Trail events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester commemoration. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism then outlined Massachusetts’ America 250 plans, including the state’s 250th signature event on July 4 with the Boston Pops, grant-funded programming across the Commonwealth, and several national initiatives: a time capsule contribution, a coordinated July 8 reading of the Declaration of Independence, America’s Potluck on July 5, volunteer-service promotion through America Gives, and a tractor-themed tribute idea from Kansas. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions that Secretary of State William Galvin help decide the final item and that Massachusetts create its own backup time capsule; they also said the Declaration reading should be broadly promoted, while the potluck should likely wait for Governor Healey’s buy-in. Jonathan Lane and Dusty Rhodes then updated the commission on Henry Knox Trail, Evacuation Day, and Sail Boston, describing large crowds at prior events, the move of the Worcester program to a larger venue, planned commemorations in Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights, and a major Sail Boston schedule in July with many international ships and extensive public-safety coordination. They also noted related plans such as an invitation-only Boston Public Library event to unveil the Washington Medal and a March 17 Dorchester Heights ceremony with a procession and tented program.
The final presentation was from John Lane on Rebel Town, a musical about the Boston Tea Party developed in western Massachusetts. He described the show as a family-friendly, educational production that blends history and theater, with characters including John Adams, Paul Revere, Mercy Otis Warren, and John Hancock, and said it had been staged in Lenox with strong audience response. Lane asked the commission to help find a Boston venue and broader support so the production could be mounted for the 250th anniversary, estimating a larger-scale budget and noting interest from local supporters and cultural organizations. Members asked a few questions about prior performances and logistics, then agreed to circulate his materials to the commission. With no further business, the commission voted unanimously to adjourn.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- $34.7 million to cover the cost of scholarships for children and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans
- I immediately called, and I'm a 28-year veteran of Manatee Memorial Hospital.
- enforcement for 28 years, the last 20 of those years in the Homicide Bureau, and more specifically, the cold
- The last 20 of those years in the Homicide Bureau, and more specifically, the cold case unit for the
- And additionally, offering an affordable option for all the veterans who often call Northeast Florida
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received a presentation from the Governor’s Office and the Commissioner of Education on the proposed higher education budget. The presentation highlighted a $117.4 billion overall state budget, with education at $32.5 billion and higher education receiving a modest overall increase. Key items included no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents, major financial aid funding such as Bright Futures, Benacquisto, EASE, Open Door, and first responder scholarships, as well as workforce investments including apprenticeship programs, career and technical education, nursing pipeline funding, and performance-based funding for colleges and universities.
Committee members asked questions about the proposed expansion of the Guardian program at state colleges and the $100 million university recruitment and retention fund. Officials said the Guardian funding would give colleges flexibility to use trained personnel for campus safety, sometimes alongside or in place of campus police or private security. The Chancellor explained that the recruitment and retention money would be distributed to universities with no specific directives beyond using it for faculty recruitment and retention, emphasizing Florida’s favorable demographics and the opportunity to attract faculty from states facing enrollment declines.
The committee then heard testimony from multiple appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees at state colleges and universities, including Eastern Florida State College, Lake-Sumter State College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Miami Dade College, Northwest Florida State College, and St. Johns River State College. Each described their backgrounds and stressed themes of affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and technical programs, dual enrollment, and local community needs. Several cited strong nursing licensure pass rates and college outcomes. After hearing all appointees, the committee voted unanimously to confirm the full block of nominees, and the confirmations were reported favorably before the meeting adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General John D. Caine (Retired), to be general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense. Apr 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- . war or another endless war?
- of military power did not lead to a forever war or an endless war, but rather led to peace and stability
- if we were at war right now? Like if we actually, live rounds, right? We're at war.
- War fighting, lethality, and readiness.
- Can you confirm that war heroes?
Keywords:
national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization
Summary:
The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the veteran population. the veteran population.
- Just like the World War II and Korean War veterans who fought timelessly for the 1976 Disability Act,
- II and Korean Just like the World War II and Korean War<01:10:05.200><c> veterans</c><01:10:05.680><
- c> who</c><01:10:05.800><c> fought</c><01:10:06.120><c> timelessly</c><01:10:06.640><c> for</c> War veterans
- who fought timelessly for War veterans who fought timelessly for the<01:10:06.880><c> 1976</c><01:10
Committee:
House Health
Keywords:
youth penalties, juvenile justice, community service, fees and fines, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, reform, court costs, cultural connection, pharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacy audit, audit reform, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, recoupment, extrapolation, claims audit, pharmacy reimbursement, dispensing fee
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 847, which would create a Kauai pilot program allowing qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The Board of Psychology supported the bill’s intent but asked for amendments to delay the effective date or extend the pilot so rules could be written first, and to clarify the education/training language. Supporters, including the Hawaii Psychological Association, Hawaii Mental Health Coalition, and several psychologists, argued that prescribing psychologists have long safety records in other jurisdictions and that the pilot could improve access to care on Kauai, especially amid ongoing mental health needs and storm-related stress. They cited studies and examples from New Mexico, Louisiana, the Department of Defense, and other places. Opponents, including the Hawaii Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Queen’s Medical Center, and a Department of Health representative, said the bill needed substantial work, raised concerns about training, liability, and workforce impacts, and urged a team-based model with psychiatrist oversight rather than independent prescribing. Some testimony also referenced a GAO report, with witnesses disagreeing over its meaning and cost-effectiveness. No vote was taken during the discussion, and members asked questions about how the bill would address the workforce shortage and whether a psychiatrist on Kauai could already meet the need.
The committee then moved to SB 2271 on hospital licensing and SB 2272 on home health care licensing. The Department of Health, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported both measures, which were described as streamlining and clarifying licensing oversight by relying on accreditation or certification reports. A member asked whether the bill language on hospital accreditation reports was duplicative, and the response was that the second provision was intended to strengthen enforcement by requiring hospitals to provide the actual report to DOH. The committee did not take final action in the portion of the hearing provided, and the chair noted that all bills on the agenda would later be considered for decision-making.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 15th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- troops during the Vietnam War and later became United States citizens.
- Republic of Korea veterans who fought alongside American troops during the Vietnam War and later became
- Talk about gas taxes since February 27th, the day before the Iran war started.
- Navy as a first-class radio operator during the Korean War.
- Korean War, that spirit of commitment remained throughout his entire life.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Aug 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We did not send Lennie to a war zone. We sent her to camp. We trusted she would be safe.
- I remember identifying our daughter at the funeral home and kissing her cold forehead.
- I think about how much she's suffered and how scared she must have been in that dark, cold water.
- Excuse me, I have a bit of a cold. Take your time. You're going to have to bear with me.
- We share war stories, and we have guest speakers.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- My dad was a Korean War vet.
- She said the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce provides free navigation services connecting veterans
- House Bill 545 helps them meet veterans where they are.
- He said Title 67 was passed to help veterans so they could help veterans.
- to help veterans?”
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a lot of veterans that can be served and can have an impact on. 20 to 25% of veterans are experiencing
- Veterans are experiencing that PTSD.
- And if you're not a veteran, but you have a family member who has been a veteran, I greatly appreciate
- My dad was a veteran of the Air Force and fought in the Korean War.
- I have my own war, and it was the war that I was not telling anybody about.
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, what is the Border Security Committee and then the Veterans Affairs Committee would be combined
- into a new Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs Committee.
- We started on a cold night at the Senate. ...ladies gala in January, eight months ago, and here we are
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 10 , HB27 , HB18 , HB17 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB18 , SR 1 , SR 2 , SR 5 , HB18 , HB17 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , SR1 , SR2 , SR5 , SB2 , SB10 , HB27
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- , or spouse who possesses current, valid, and unrestricted... ...conditions, a veteran or spouse who
- II as eligible for military discharge medals and veterans benefits, and whereas Idaho became home to
- annual reunions of Wake Island survivors and their families until 2017, and whereas Veterans Memorial
- They were some of the first prisoners of war during World War II, and some of them were executed even
- It's called the World War II Battle of Wake Island. It's called the Alamo of the Pacific.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- When we are dealing with our legislature and our legislate wars, you have the ability to make changes
- means prescription medications like Xanax, her valley, other drugs include over-the-counter stuff like cold
- Now we have to go get a war on top everything else, which again adds into the frustration and the difficulty
- see alcohol that are not impaired or maybe they're just having a one-off night or maybe they got a cold
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-11 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We wouldn't be in this chamber without our veterans.
- We all cherish our veterans in this state.
- And I have had multiple, multiple... ...veterans in this state.
- And I know that veterans are having a great time playing slots in the...
- And I know that veterans are having a great time playing slots in the veteran service organizations.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of a quorum, then adopted the special order calendar for the day. The first major item was CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, which revises laws on resisting officers and adds manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses eligible for a life sentence reclassification. The sponsor said the bill was intended to honor Officer Jason Rayner and clarify that questions of fault belong in court; opponents argued it removed judicial discretion, could sweep in unintended cases, and was a broad response to a case-specific prosecutorial failure. After debate, the bill passed 108-8.
The House then passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory structure and licensure framework for naturopathic physicians, defines scope and limits of practice, and establishes a board under the Department of Health with medical doctor oversight. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and medical freedom measure; opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for impersonating a naturopathic physician. The bill passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Florida Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a vote of 112-0.
Additional measures approved included CS/CS/SB 1220 on transportation, which covers a wide range of issues including FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone delivery, autonomous vehicles, toll revenues, and related regulatory changes; it passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. CS/CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming was introduced and explained as a crackdown on illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and the Seminole gaming compact, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill. The session also included several recognitions and lengthy farewell remarks from departing members, including Leader Driscoll and Majority Leader Sirois.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/10/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- of pushed out aren't getting uh sort of pushed out into<00:32:54.960><c> the</c><00:32:55.120><c> cold
- So you'll see on page into the cold.
- And so I could give you war stories, and as the sponsor of this bill and its predecessor, you become
- </c><00:40:16.800><c> stories</c><00:40:17.359><c> and</c> And so I could give you war stories and And
- stories as other representative of war stories as other representative comes<00:40:24.160><c> and</c
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of Hopkins created TIF District 1-7 at 325 Blake Road to develop a site that was home to a former cold
- </c><00:12:31.440><c> Um</c><00:12:31.560><c> it</c><00:12:31.680><c> didn't</c> it was a cold storage
- Um it didn't it was a cold storage site.
- I remember trying to raise the fund that we're trying to raise here, uh, to build veterans homes.
- </c> uh to build veterans homes. uh to build veterans homes.
Committee:
House Taxes
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a disabled Army veteran retiree and the commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for California.
- Wars, its auxiliary, and those who represent the 1.6 million California veterans we serve.
- It represents funding for veterans suffering from PTSD, depression, and other invisible wounds of war
- I'm a disabled Army veteran retiree and the commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for California.
- Wars, its auxiliary, and those who represent the 1.6 million California veterans we serve.
Committee:
House Health
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 5 Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please recognize Representative Stairs to present the veteran of the week. Representative Stairs.
- Our veteran of the week, and he's 100 years old. This is a real joy and... Honor to present Mr.
- All four of the brothers, he and his three other brothers, all served together in World War I.
- 1925, enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, deployed to the South Pacific theater of war
- naval battle in history, Ladyulth, the Battle of Iwojima, the Battle of Okinawa, and served in World War
Bills:
HB2975 , HB3405 , HB3406 , HB3728 , HB3902 , HB3977 , SB397 , HB1161 , HB2938 , HB2939 , HB3306 , HB3722 , HB4113 , HB4123 , HB2293 , HB3176 , HB3545 , HB3546
Keywords:
poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, noxious weeds, poison hemlock, kudzu, landowner responsibilities, environmental control, public nuisance, eradication, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, scrap metal, regulation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These include the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans
- To our veterans, thank you.
- to Oklahoma veterans and their families.
- The Oklahoma Veterans Council is proud to announce that the 2026 Veteran of the Year is Aaron Higgins
- The Oklahoma Veterans Council is proud to announce that the 2026 Veteran Family of the Year is the Speed
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation