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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25 - Part 1
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of inflation since World War II was driven by fossil fuel prices.
- of inflation since World War II was driven by fossil fuel prices.
- since World War II was driven by fossil fuel prices.
- </c><01:29:52.000><c> II</c><01:29:52.239><c> on</c> history you look from World War II on history you
- look from World War II on and<01:29:52.719><c> Moody's</c><01:29:53.159><c> did</c><01:29:53.440><c>
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today to honor a true American hero, World War II veteran Edgar Carl Wilk, as he celebrates his
- I rise today to honor the life and legacy of United States Air Corps Sergeant and World War II veteran
- War II.
- </c><07:03:14.478><c> II</c> Dingle being the last World War II Dingle being the last World War II veteran
- war. a world war America helped end that war. a world war in<07:17:38.718><c> Asia</c><07:17:39.440>
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Since the American Revolutionary War, more than 3 million women veterans have served in the United States
- Since the American Revolutionary War, more than 3 million women veterans have served in the United States
- During the Civil War, Dr.
- SCR 110, along with my colleague and Marine veteran, Senator Caroline Menjivar.
- During World War I and World War II, millions of women served as nurses, pilots, mechanics, and intelligence
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then recognized several guest groups, including representatives of the National Council of Negro Women, students from Santa Clarita Christian School, and the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team. The chamber also marked Senator Allen’s birthday and later took up a memorial adjournment in memory of Dr. William Ma, offered by Senator Wiener.
On the floor, the Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointments: Andy Nakahata as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Richard Stein to the California Arts Council, and Nick Hardiman to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors. Each confirmation passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief supportive remarks about the appointees’ experience and qualifications.
The Senate also adopted several resolutions. SCR 127 designated December as Multi-Faith Heritage Month, SCR 110 recognized Women’s Military History Week, SCR 137 proclaimed March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, and SR 85 marked Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Members spoke in support of each measure, emphasizing interfaith understanding, women’s military service, Ginsburg’s legacy on equality, and the need for MS awareness and research. All of the resolutions passed by unanimous roll call, and the special consent calendar items were also approved 33-0.
The session concluded with committee announcements for upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and a select committee meeting on California’s wine industry, followed by recess and notice of the next Senate session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Since the American Revolutionary War, more than 3 million women veterans have served in the United States
- Since the American Revolutionary War, more than 3 million women veterans have served in the United States
- During the Civil War, Dr.
- SCR 110, along with my colleague and Marine veteran, Senator Caroline Menjivar.
- During World War I and World War II, millions of women served as nurses, pilots, mechanics, and intelligence
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Alex was a kind-hearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans
- He cared for veterans. He was an ICU nurse.
- He was an ICU nurse<01:26:26.560><c> for</c><01:26:26.800><c> veterans.
- </c> nurse for veterans. nurse for veterans.
- </c> the federal government during World War the federal government during World War II.<01:40:55.760
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- In war zones, working with special operations forces out of Soviet-era bunkers, in Iraq to hunt ISIS
- For a brief cold stint in March of 2005, I lived in the dorms with PLAAF cadets, attended their classes
- Ukraine's been on the defensive, trying to fight that war, and of course has had bipartisan support in
- Simple question, did Russia start the war in Ukraine by invading?
- We overestimated the Afghans' will to fight and had the disaster of the end of that war.
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Super cold in here. Anyone else feeling the cold? Let's warm each other up.
- So, you know, they don't like cold weather either.
- Veterans Bonus Division, as always, is exceptionally busy.
- $4.37 million in benefits for deployed veterans.
- The state of Massachusetts has always stepped up for our veterans.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The joint budget hearing opened the FY27 budget process with remarks from the Senate and House Ways and Means chairs, who described the fiscal outlook as challenging because of slow revenue growth, rising health care and other costs, and uncertainty from federal policy changes. Governor Healey and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz then presented House 2, a $62.8 billion budget that they said grows by about 1% and does not raise taxes or fees. They emphasized affordability, fiscal discipline, protection of core services, and continued investment in education, transportation, housing, child care, health care, and public safety. The administration also discussed a separate bill to delay and phase in certain federal tax-code changes from the so-called OB3 law, especially research and experimental expense provisions, to reduce immediate budget impacts and preserve competitiveness.
A major portion of the hearing focused on education and municipal aid. The administration said House 2 provides about $7.6 billion for Chapter 70 aid, fully funds the final year of the Student Opportunity Act, increases special education circuit breaker funding, and raises rural school aid. Senators and representatives from both parties raised concerns that Chapter 70 and other aid formulas are not equitable for small, rural, and low-wealth communities and are not keeping pace with inflation, and several called for broader review of the formula and related funding streams. The governor and secretary said they are open to further discussion, pointed to additional support through rural aid, special education, transportation reimbursements, and minimum aid, and said total Student Opportunity Act investment would reach about $2.1 billion over the life of the law.
Transportation, housing, and fair share spending were also central topics. The administration said fair share revenues are being used holistically, with education-heavy spending in the operating budget and transportation-heavy spending in the supplemental budget, and estimated the overall split to date at roughly 57% education and 43% transportation. They highlighted MBTA stabilization, regional transit authority support, microtransit, fare-free regional transit, and bridge and commuter rail investments, while noting the MBTA remains a major fiscal concern. On housing, the governor stressed production, permitting reform, ADUs, down-payment assistance, and support for public housing authorities, while lawmakers pressed for more funding for local housing authorities and for ways to address out-migration, energy costs, and affordability. The governor also said the administration will not withhold fire safety grants from communities over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance and will handle such issues case by case. No votes were taken at the hearing; it was an informational presentation and question-and-answer session.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- You're recognized to explain housing for veterans.
- HB 1481 veterans who have served our country deserve more than just our gratitude.
- or nonprofit entity that administers the HUD VASH program together with case managers assigned to veterans
- This initiative takes a meaningful step toward ending veteran homelessness and helping those who gave
- Cold MacDill with Florida Chamber of Commerce is waiving in support.
Committee:
House Commerce Committee
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- they usually do not have the ability in the field to determine the veracity of the statements of warring
- Your average patrol officer is not going to be wearing a mask on patrol, whether it's cold outside or
- it's not cold outside.
- Your average patrol officer is not going to be wearing a mask on patrol, whether it's cold outside or
- it's not cold outside.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Revenue - Finance Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And what we know is that veterans volunteer about 35% more hours per year than their non-veteran peers
- all veterans.
- I'm the past state commander of the Delaware Veterans of Foreign Wars, and I'm also the state legislative
- The Veterans of Foreign Wars, all 4,700 of us, voted to support Senate Bill 219 and any future increases
- Miranda Mall, also with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, legislative advocacy.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, which would create a temporary Delaware income tax deduction for qualified tip income from tax years 2027 through 2029. The sponsor described it as relief for service workers in restaurants, salons, and similar tipped occupations, with a deduction of up to $15,000, income-based phaseouts, a refundable credit for lower-income workers, and a sunset for later review. Committee members raised questions about the resident/non-resident language, the fiscal note, and whether the Department of Finance could implement the change; Finance said the department could administer it and expected only modest administrative costs, while the Comptroller’s office said the bill would reduce general revenue. After a brief recess to review updated language, the committee took public comment, but no one testified. A motion to release the bill failed to receive enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it to seek additional signatures.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. The sponsor argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, citing economic return estimates, workforce benefits, and support from all 21 Senate co-sponsors. Some members supported the bill as a way to reward service and bring in long-term residents, while others questioned whether the exemption should be income-based rather than available to all military retirees, including those with substantial second careers. The Department of Finance said it could operationalize the bill and that the non-resident language was unnecessary because the subtraction is already picked up in the non-resident code section. Public testimony from veterans’ organizations strongly supported the bill, emphasizing that the exemption can influence retirement decisions and help veterans and their families stay in Delaware. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Jan 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The gentleman standing up is a Gulf War veteran, a post-9/11 veteran.
- All of our veteran service officers are veterans. That's a requirement.
- These are veterans. So these are the Florida citizen veterans we're serving with.
- We all talk about our veterans' mental health, and what we deal with when we went to war, when we were
- I went over, and I got to talk to a 101-year-old veteran, a World War II veteran, a combat veteran, and
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a base budget overview for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which was presented as a $46.8 billion starting point for the silo. Staff explained that HHS accounts for about half of the state base budget and roughly 36% of general revenue, with AHCA and Medicaid making up the largest share. The committee then reviewed the PACE program for the elderly, including its eligibility, service model, growth in applications, slot funding and reversions, and the agency’s plan to move from the federal three-way agreement to a more detailed two-party contract to improve accountability, transparency, and reporting. Members raised concerns about unfilled slots, reversions, rural access, and the need for clearer return-on-investment data; the agency said it would follow up on some of those questions.
The committee also heard from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities on its statewide dental program. APD described its history of appropriations, the failed January 2024 solicitation, and a new up-to-$11.5 million solicitation focused on preventive care, community partnerships, teledentistry, and coordination with other services. Members questioned overlap with Medicaid dental coverage, the effect of Medicaid unwinding on APD clients, and whether state dollars were duplicating federally supported services; APD said it tries to act as payer of last resort and that services would continue during procurement. Public testimony from an APD stakeholder and the Florida Dental Association emphasized Medicaid eligibility problems for waiver recipients, low reimbursement rates, limited access to anesthesia and hospital-based dental care, and concerns that proposed Medicaid changes could reduce access for special-needs patients.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs then presented on state veterans service officers and benefits assistance. FDVA highlighted its role in helping veterans access federal benefits, reporting about $27.9 billion in federal dollars flowing into Florida and a high return on state investment. The department said it has increased outreach, claims processing, and services, and has trained staff to identify mental health concerns through its Overwatch program. In response to questions, FDVA discussed plans to expand adult day health care at a new veterans nursing home and possibly at existing locations with additional state funding. At the end of the meeting, the committee completed its presentations and adjourned without objection.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that so many of our veterans need.
- </c> military construction and veterans military construction and veterans affair<00:08:46.240><c> programs
- </c> ensures that programs to fight veteran ensures that programs to fight veteran homelessness<00:09
- No to a president who endless wars.
- The the end of the Chinese Civil War.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The only thing they're going to hear about is, what, Martin Luther King, good man, and the Civil War.
- And the grade 8 scratch-off is just one of the tickets that supports our veterans.
- million for veterans programs.
- This amendment seeks to prevent any loss of revenue from the fund of veterans.
- I appreciate your concern about protecting the veterans. I'm all for it.
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 4/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I also represent the Minnesota VA and the Minnesota Veterans Home.
- </c> proclamation of Trump of uh trade wars proclamation of Trump of uh trade wars and<00:02:09.920><
- In fact, my legislative assistant is a Marine veteran.
- In fact, my legislative assistant is a Marine veteran.
- Our veterans, Minnesota does.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The work that he does in Veterans Court for our veterans, I don't think there are words in any language
- And when I was a PD, we kept our veteran court cases.
- The work that he does in Veterans Court for our veterans, I don't think there are words in any language
- And when I was a PD, we kept our veteran court cases.
- So thank you so much, Rup Maney, for always advocating for veterans.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Washington County administrator Alan Massey, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery recognitions. The chamber adopted the special order report and then took up a series of bills on the special order calendar. Early measures included CS/HB 967 on electronic payments to local governments, which passed 110-0, and HB 127 requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2-5, which passed 111-0 after members spoke about literacy, signatures, and heritage. CS/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 111-0 and would allow certain students to use Special Olympics participation for PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit. The House also passed CS/HB 237 on use of professional nursing titles, which requires APRNs using the title doctor to clarify they are APRNs, by 111-0.
The chamber then debated HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment on religious expression in public schools. Supporters said it would codify existing statutory protections for student and school personnel religious expression and let voters decide; opponents argued it was unnecessary, could create confusion, and risked constitutional problems involving school-sponsored prayer and the separation of church and state. After structured debate, the resolution passed 93-17. The House next passed CS/HB 363 on dental therapy, which creates a licensed mid-level dental provider and drew sharp debate over access to care versus patient safety; it passed 80-29. HB 375 on autonomous practice by certified registered nurse anesthetists passed 78-28, and HB 301 on psychiatric mental health APRN autonomous practice passed 88-18.
Later, the House passed HB 863 on arbitration for Citizens Property Insurance disputes, giving policyholders a choice between arbitration and court, by 105-3, and HB 1399 on property insurance affiliates, which increases oversight of insurer-affiliate transactions, by 160-3. Members also heard and advanced a local claims bill, HB 6517, for relief of Eribeito and Sanchez Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg, describing severe injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport; the bill was rolled over for third reading at the end of the transcript. Throughout the day, members also paused for multiple recognitions of visiting students, local officials, professional groups, and community organizations.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- agreements on a wide range of issues—not a be-all end-all, but significant agreements... among all the warring
- solved it yet, and too many individuals and families out there... ...are being left outside in the cold
- what requirements are needed to honor... ...something there so that someone isn't left outside in the cold
- Moss, a former Pullman porter turned filmmaker, helped integrate the armed forces during World War II
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- When the Civil War British government.
- There's always money for war.
- </c> dollars a day, my friends, on this war dollars a day, my friends, on this war in<02:34:20.960><c
- </c><02:55:56.160><c> and</c> senior citizens and veterans and senior citizens and veterans and low-income
- of choice. us out of war.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Military and Veterans Affair Committee. Military and Veterans Affair Committee.
- The most our veterans pay is $744 a month. So, it's a great benefit for our veterans.
- We're taking care of our veterans.
- </c> on the Alabama Veterans Resource Center. on the Alabama Veterans Resource Center.
- So, um, next, uh, is war eagle.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, part of it may be the cold, cold winters, but I think a lot of it has to do with an environment
- Our Vietnam veterans suffered a lot. We saw a lot of suicides.
- We saw a lot of heartache with our veterans.
- And this particular amendment makes sure that we take care of our veterans, that we let our veterans
- As a country, we turned our back on our veterans back during the Vietnam War.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> victorious in the Second World War. victorious in the Second World War.
- </c> Force veteran, her a registered nurse. Force veteran, her a registered nurse.
- States military veterans. Thank you, Mr. States military veterans. Thank you, Mr.
- </c> sanctions and fund their war in Ukraine. sanctions and fund their war in Ukraine.
- Parsons for his veteran Rick N.