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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 28th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Precincts three and four are decidedly Republican. Republican.
- We need Republican leadership for such a time as this. Republicans have a larger story.
- I am a Republican. A Black, dyed-in-the-wool Republican.
- Republicans and Trump want.
- It is not even republicanism.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm John Handy, communications director for the House Republican Caucus, and welcome to our Republican
- With us today from the House Republican Caucus, we have House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary of the
- And from the Senate Republican Caucus, we have Senate Republican Leader John Braun of the 20th District
- And from the Senate Republican Caucus, we have Senate Republican Leader John Braun of the 20th District
- They don't share that with Republicans.
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a media availability on day 59 of the session focused mainly on the House-passed income tax proposal, the pending operating and transportation budgets, and several late-session tax and policy bills. Republicans said the income tax was a major, rushed change to the tax code, argued it was unconstitutional under existing state precedent, and criticized Democrats for blocking referendum options and for what they described as a tax-first approach to affordability and budgeting. They also said the budget conference process was likely to produce another deficit and warned of future tax increases if spending is not restrained.
On transportation, Republicans discussed a bond bill needed to support the transportation budget and noted it requires a three-fifths vote in the House, which Democrats could reach on their own. They said they generally support maintenance and preservation but are skeptical of bonding for those purposes. They also identified other bills likely to move at the end of session, including a data center tax, a wholesale pharmaceutical tax, a K-12 funding bill, a highway construction bill, a direct electric vehicle sales bill, and an electric transmission bill.
Republicans repeatedly framed the income tax as a “millionaires tax” that could later expand to more taxpayers, and said the 24-hour floor debate was intended to slow the process and force daylight scrutiny. They also criticized the use of Climate Commitment Act funds in the budget, saying the money should be returned to taxpayers or used for transportation or other public needs rather than special interests. In closing, Stokesbary said House Republicans had defeated a majority of Senate bills sent to the House and had helped stop several major Democratic priorities, including an agriculture unionization bill and other tax and regulatory measures.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Republicans stand hip-to-hip with him. Republicans stand hip-to-hip with him.
- Democrats and Republicans agree.
- Those are Republicans housing.
- </c><01:09:16.400><c> Their</c> Republican. Let's honor her. Their Republican. Let's honor her.
- Republicans are losing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary [member_16614].
- There were three or four Republican bills he brought up last year, which were, you know, Republicans
- I will echo what Senator Brown said about Republican caucus.
- I will echo what Senator Brown said about Republican caucus.
- How should Republicans agree?
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a media availability on the second day of the 60-day legislative session, reacting to Governor Ferguson’s State of the State address and outlining their priorities. They said the top issue is affordability, and argued the governor and Democratic majority are responding with more taxes, regulation, and government spending rather than restraint. They criticized the prospect of a state income tax, calling it unconstitutional, politically unpopular, and likely to expand beyond high earners over time. They also said the state should avoid raiding the rainy day fund and instead look for savings through tighter budget management, reduced middle management, and a focus on core services.
The leaders also discussed public safety, immigration enforcement, child care oversight, transportation, housing, and the Climate Commitment Act. On immigration, they said law enforcement coordination is essential and criticized mixed messages from state leaders about federal enforcement and sheriffs. On child care, they said allegations of fraud in subsidy programs should be investigated through audits and oversight, and rejected the idea that looking for fraud is offensive to honest providers. They said there is some bipartisan agreement on using Climate Commitment Act revenue for the Working Families Tax Credit, transportation, and wildfire prevention, but argued the tax itself is regressive and should be redirected to better uses.
On the budget, Republicans said the current deficit will not be solved by a future income tax and that the state will likely need spending cuts or savings. They said there is some limited agreement with moderate Democrats against further tax increases and against using the rainy day fund as a first step. On housing and transportation, they said the real solutions are permitting reform, changes to the Growth Management Act and energy code, and more stable transportation funding, rather than more state spending on affordable housing or piecemeal fees. No votes were taken, and the event ended as a press availability with questions from reporters.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That's out with Republicans not voting.
- That's out with Republicans not voting.
- AB 1349 Bryan, ticket sellers, do pass out with Republicans not voting.
- AB 1349 Brian ticket sellers do pass out with Republicans not voting.
- Do pass out with Republicans not voting.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on January 22, 2026, for its regular order hearing and suspense-file hearing. In regular order, the committee approved consent-calendar bills AB 683, AB 763, AB 1126, and AB 1278 on unanimous due-pass motions, and AB 34 and AB 442 on a second unanimous due-pass motion. The committee then heard and advanced several bills, including AB 35, which would create an APA exemption for Proposition 4-funded programs to speed implementation of water, wildfire, energy-storage, and grid-support projects; AB 748, establishing pre-approved housing programs for local agencies; AB 939, allowing immediate transfer of certain affordable homeownership units to qualified nonprofit housing organizations; AB 643, adding a narrow organic-waste-derived agricultural fertilizer product to SB 1383 procurement options; and AB 96, removing the high school diploma requirement for certified Medi-Cal peer support specialists. Testimony on these bills was largely supportive, with sponsors and coalition representatives emphasizing reduced delays, lower costs, and improved housing, environmental, or behavioral-health outcomes. The Department of Finance offered general budget comments but no bill-specific positions. The committee voted the bills out, with AB 643 and AB 96 receiving no recorded opposition in the transcript and AB 939 passing with some members noting support and interest in coauthoring.
The committee also received a presentation-only discussion of AB 1091, a proposal to authorize eight-letter specialty license plates, which the author said could generate revenue for rural programs such as the Williamson Act; the bill was not acted on at that time. After public comment, the committee moved to the suspense-file hearing on 53 bills. Using a substituted motion for due-pass and due-pass-with-amendments items, the committee held some bills and advanced many others, often with amendments that narrowed scope, deleted provisions, or required reports or studies. Bills held in committee included AB 405, AB 298, AB 333, AB 296, AB 1091, AB 1241, and AB 577, among others. The committee reported moving 43 bills to the Assembly floor, with several on A roll calls and others on B roll calls or with amendments, and noted that amendment language would be posted later online.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans are push prices down.
- I mean, they have no Republicans.
- </c> manage this house better my Republican manage this house better my Republican friends<02:57:53.279
- </c> disappointed with my Republican disappointed with my Republican colleagues<03:10:28.399><c> who<
- prioritizing</c> Republicans would be prioritizing Republicans would be prioritizing legislation<04:56
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:15 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary [member_16614].
- I've got with me House Deputy Republican Leader Chris Corry [member_17407].
- There were three or four Republican bills he brought up last year, which were, you know, Republicans
- I will echo what Senator Brown said about Republican caucus.
- How should Republicans agree?
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a session-opening media availability on the second day of Washington’s 60-day legislative session, criticizing Governor Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address and previewing their priorities. They said the central issue this session is affordability, and argued the state should respond with less spending, fewer taxes, and less regulation rather than new taxes or expanded government. They also said they expect a major fight over the operating budget, warned against using the rainy day fund or weakening the balanced-budget requirement, and said the state should look for savings in areas where caseloads are down but spending continues to rise, including reducing middle management in state agencies.
A major focus was the governor’s proposal for a tax on high earners, which Republicans repeatedly described as an income tax and said they would oppose. They argued it would eventually expand beyond millionaires, said voters have rejected income taxes repeatedly, and said a constitutional amendment would not pass. They also criticized past tax increases such as the capital gains tax, death tax, document recording fees, and climate-related charges, saying Democrats have not provided meaningful tax relief for working families. Republican leaders said the Working Families Tax Credit is one area where they can support using existing Climate Commitment Act revenue, and they suggested other uses for those funds, including transportation and wildfire prevention.
The leaders also discussed public safety and immigration, saying the governor and Democrats have been inconsistent on federal law enforcement and that coordination between agencies is essential. They said concerns about masked federal agents and immigration enforcement should be left to investigations rather than political conclusions. On child care and DCYF, they said allegations of fraud and waste should be investigated through audits or other oversight, and they rejected the idea that looking into possible fraud is offensive to honest providers. They also said they see potential bipartisan overlap on transportation and housing, but argued the governor’s housing plan relies too much on public spending and not enough on permitting reform, Growth Management Act changes, and energy code changes to increase supply.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/6/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans are at 67 members.
- </c> definitely gave up so we have Republican definitely gave up so we have Republican chairs<00:10:35.000
- Why did it take this long for the Republicans to agree to seat Brad Tabke?
- Should the Republican Party of Minnesota drop their recall drives?
- So, uh, the 67-66, it's a Republican majority, so I'm the Majority Leader.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Here you see the Republican deficits.
- It means Republicans have process.
- Republicans know that.
- </c> Republicans choose not to do so. Republicans choose not to do so.
- </c> with every Republican in the House. with every Republican in the House.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Kim Wirtz, communications director for Senate Republicans.
- Republican Leader Drew MacEwen from the 35th.
- From the House, we have House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary of the 31st District and House Republican
- So that’s what Republicans are doing with the listening session.
- So I don't think you have broad Republican support.
Summary:
Senate and House Republican leaders used the media availability to focus on affordability and to criticize the Democratic majority’s newly released income tax proposal. Leaders John Braun and Drew Stokesbary argued the plan would raise costs, harm small and medium-sized businesses, and fail to deliver meaningful tax relief elsewhere. They said the bill’s marriage penalty, lack of loss carryforward, and treatment of pass-through entities were especially problematic, and they warned it could eventually expand beyond high earners. They also cited other pending measures they said would increase costs, including taxes or fees affecting insurance, tires, clothing, social media, cigarettes, and solid waste.
A major portion of the discussion centered on Republican-hosted listening sessions on the initiatives, which they said were intended to provide balanced public testimony after Democrats declined to advance hearings. House Republicans said they invited speakers both for and against the initiatives, including a wide range of opponents, and emphasized that the sessions were meant to show the public a fair debate. They also discussed several policy bills they oppose, including housing and homelessness measures they said would limit local control near schools and parks, and a bill creating a regulatory framework for automated license plate readers, which they said still raises concerns for cities and law enforcement despite some improvements.
In response to questions, Republicans said they support funding for public defense but believe it should be handled within existing budget priorities rather than through an income tax. They also said they are watching bills on government fraud oversight, SNAP restrictions on unhealthy foods, and public safety, including measures related to sexually violent predators and child safety. Throughout the event, leaders repeatedly framed their agenda as protecting affordability and public safety while opposing what they described as tax increases and regulations that would make life more expensive in Washington.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 12/4/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 16.560><c> are</c><00:01:16.799><c> weakening</c> Republicans in Congress are weakening Republicans in
- And what this Trump Republican budget.
- And it is our job here to Republicans.
- </c><00:04:37.280><c> who</c> this grift and demand Republicans who this grift and demand Republicans
- </c> today, the end of the Republican today, the end of the Republican mythmaking<00:19:32.799><c> about
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill Sponsor: 13% leaned Republican.
- Now Republican independents who lean that way or independents who lean more Republican, they turned out
- Whether that means that the Republican Party is getting a list of folks who have chosen the Republican
- You don't really have a choice but to be a Republican if you want to affect the Republican primary.
- They've just switched to Republican. They'll switch to Republican to vote for me.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to markup an original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- And here's the Republican record.
- Republicans tanked it.
- Again, Republicans tanked it.
- Republicans.
- And the Republican majority proceeded to affirm that.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> rightfully afraid that the Republicans rightfully afraid that the Republicans are<00:16:10.720><
- Republicans have rigged the rules. Let me repeat that. Republicans have rigged the rules.
- And the Republicans on this floor.
- </c> and Republican administrations alike. and Republican administrations alike.
- So, how do Republicans respond?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the House Republican Conference. the House Republican Conference.
- </c> members of the House Republican members of the House Republican Conference.
- </c> the House recognizing House Republicans? the House recognizing House Republicans?
- Republicans are on the case.
- </c> Republicans are on the case. Republicans are on the case.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Leader Media Availability 5/29/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, it appears my Republican colleagues are not interested in bonding at all.
- Um, they are not engaging, and uh, I think the chair or the lead for the Republicans um is out of town
- Um, it appears my Republican colleagues are not interested in bonding at all.
- Um, they are not engaging, and uh, I think the chair or the lead for the Republicans um is out of town
- <c> interested</c><00:10:33.360><c> in</c> Republicans didn't seem interested in Republicans didn't seem
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 5/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:52.080><c> that</c> our Republican colleagues saying that our Republican colleagues saying
- </c> chopping block because Republicans chopping block because Republicans insist<00:04:48.240><c> on
- Now, we need our Republican way.
- Republicans keep moving the goalposts.
- Republicans keep moving the goalposts.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans have a solution.
- Republicans have a solution. worry. Republicans have a solution.
- But Republicans don’t care.
- But Republicans don’t care.
- But Republicans don't care. As long net. But Republicans don't care.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And the four districts that are predominantly Republican in nature, That are predominantly Republican
- Republicans. What political party? The Republicans. Okay, the Republicans.
- You say more Democrats registered than Republicans?
- , but there are more Democrats than Republicans, but then you have... ...between Democrats and Republicans
- But to call Senator Barrow for just a Republican map? Yeah.
Summary:
The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 12, 2026, and focused primarily on Senate Bill 407, a congressional redistricting proposal, with Senate Bill 121 also scheduled for later. The chair explained the committee would first take up SB 407, consider amendments, then hear public testimony, and would not take up SB 116 or SB 130. Two amendment sets were adopted on SB 407: one technical set adjusting dates to align with the upcoming election cycle, and another updating the map in the bill. Committee members and the bill sponsor described the proposal as a 4-2 congressional map intended to comply with the Supreme Court’s CalA ruling, preserve traditional redistricting criteria, and avoid using race as the basis for district lines.
Supporters of SB 407 argued the map was compact, contiguous, kept parishes and cities together, and created two opportunity districts without racial predominance. Several senators said the map better reflected Louisiana’s political and demographic realities and could withstand legal challenge under the Equal Protection Clause and First Amendment. Testimony in support also emphasized fairness, representation, and the idea that the state should not move to a 5-1 map. Some speakers, including former legislators and community advocates, said the state should maintain or preserve two districts where Black voters and Democratic voters could elect candidates of choice.
Opponents of the broader redistricting effort criticized the process as rushed and confusing, especially because early voting had already begun and the Secretary of State was not present to answer questions. Some speakers said the legislature had not been properly involved in the election suspension process and raised concerns about whether votes already cast would count if maps changed. Others argued the proposed changes were an attempt to dilute political power and disenfranchise voters, particularly Black, poor, and queer communities. The committee heard extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN