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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (01/28/2026)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><03:32:25.120><c> that's</c> other programs, large lakes, that's other programs, large lakes, that's
- You know, those with Squam Lake salmon.
- </c> are the larger ones in our large lake are the larger ones in our large lake system.<03:32:32.560
- </c> stocking program, as well as wild lake stocking program, as well as wild lake trout,<03:34:33.840
- So those are big lake um edge habitat.
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Jordan May, and I'm the executive director of the Red Lake Homeless Shelter.
- I'm a Red Lake band member.
- Red Lake is a founding member of the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative to prevent and end homelessness.
- Local Homeless Prevention Aid has been a very valuable resource to Red Lake and all of the tribes of
- Some stats here in 2025 using 2024 Local Homeless Prevention Aid funding, Red Lake served 137 people
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
homeless prevention aid, homelessness, housing stability, rental assistance, family homelessness, unaccompanied youth, housing navigation, legal representation, family outreach, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aid, general fund appropriation, unspent funds, aid redistribution, sunset repeal, Minnesota property tax aid, services for persons experiencing homelessness, sales tax, use tax
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2438 - Transportation Omnibus - 05/09/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the Northstar is kind of something that affects me personally because I live in Big Lake, which is
- Um, Big Lake and Elk River do not have, at the moment, any sort of, like, a for sure how they're going
- , which is kind of where the Big Lake, which is kind of where the home<00:47:49.680><c> garage</c><00
- Um, Big Lake to the cities just as fast.
- Communities like Elk River, Big Lake, and Ramsey, Anoka, Rapids, and Fidley.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2431 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 42 is the Lake Superior College ERTC PAS remediation.
- </c><00:22:32.240><c> PAS</c> Lake Superior College ERTC PAS Lake Superior College ERTC PAS remediation
- </c> um learned of a PAS issue at Lake um learned of a PAS issue at Lake Superior.<00:25:32.480><c> There's
- </c><00:26:15.840><c> Superior</c> remediate the costs that Lake Superior remediate the costs that Lake
- So, as then going into Lake Superior.
Summary:
The Higher Education Finance and Policy Conference Committee met publicly to compare House and Senate positions on the higher education budget, with the chairs emphasizing transparency and alternating gavel control. Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through a spreadsheet of differences across the Office of Higher Education and Minnesota State, including major items such as state grants, childcare grants, work study, tribal college grants, emergency assistance grants, hunger-free campus grants, student parent support, direct admissions, paramedic scholarships, and several medical residency and fellowship programs. The House and Senate also differed on administrative funding, campus sexual assault reporting, and a House FY25 cancellation that would be carried forward.
Members discussed several of the larger policy and funding choices. The Senate explained its increase for Minitex as support for operating costs and statewide access to information. The House explained its cuts to student parent support and other items as necessary to work within a zero target and to prioritize direct aid to students, while the Senate said it focused on direct appropriations and access-related programs. On hunger-free campus grants and emergency assistance grants, the Senate said it was changing the distribution method and direct appropriations rather than reducing the overall money, while the House noted differences in whether nonprofit institutions remained included.
The committee also reviewed Senate-only additions and reductions in Minnesota State, including free course materials, Lake Superior College remediation, and changes to the Kids on Campus appropriation. A representative from Lake Superior College testified that the PAS remediation funding would help address contamination issues at an emergency training site near Lake Superior and that the money was shifted from the Kids on Campus initiative. No final conference agreement or vote was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee continued discussing differences and testimony.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Gaming Control Board Feb 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Lake Charles riverboats were up $4 million from last January.
- Baton Rouge, Boomtown, New Orleans, Amelia Belle Casino, Margaritaville, Boomtown Bossier, and LaBerge Lake
- 410 out of a goal of 450; the Queen Baton Rouge, which achieved 336 out of a goal of 375; Horseshoe Lake
- achieved 70.7% out of a goal... ...of 75%; Sam's Town, which achieved 49.7% out of 65%; and Golden Nugget Lake
Summary:
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board met on February 26, 2026, and first approved the January minutes and received revenue reports showing year-over-year gains in several sectors. Riverboat gaming, Caesars New Orleans, racetrack slots, video gaming devices, sports wagering, and daily fantasy sports all reported January activity and state fee collections, with board members asking no questions. The chairman also noted recent meetings with casino and racetrack general managers around the state to discuss operational challenges and possible regulatory efficiencies.
The board then approved fourth-quarter 2025 employment and procurement compliance reports for riverboats and racetracks. Staff reported that some licensees met all goals, while others missed specific employment or procurement targets, including several riverboats and racetracks that fell short in Louisiana resident, female, or minority categories. The board also approved annual certificates of compliance for Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel and Live Casino and Hotel after inspection reports showed deficiencies had been corrected or no issues were found.
In other gaming matters, the board approved Jackpot Digital-related petitions allowing Alpha North Partners Fund and Alpha North Asset Management to qualify as institutional investors, approved a transfer of membership interest in Bonus Casino, LLC, and approved several settlements involving late filings, expired permits, ownership-notification failures, and an expired security ID card. Civil penalties ranged from $750 to $9,250. The board also considered two requests to reconsider prior license revocations: it granted reconsideration for Burritos Grill LLC, finding a good-faith but misdirected hearing request and technical issues warranted further review, but denied reconsideration for Toby’s Dead, Inc. doing business as The Gemini, concluding the licensee missed the hearing deadline and had not shown grounds for rehearing. The meeting adjourned after announcing the next meeting would be March 16, 2026.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Gaming Control Board Feb 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Lake Charles riverboats were up $4 million from last January.
- Boomtown New Orleans, Amelia Belle Casino, Marksville, Margaritaville, Boomtown Bossier, and LaBerge Lake
- achieved 410 out of a goal of 450; Queen Baton Rouge, which achieved 336 out of a goal of 375; Horseshoe Lake
- achieved 70.7% out of a goal of 75%; Sam's Town, which achieved 49.7% out of 65%; and Golden Nugget Lake
Summary:
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board met on February 26, 2026, and first approved the January minutes and received revenue reports showing year-over-year gains in several sectors, including riverboats, racetrack slots, video gaming devices, sports wagering, and daily fantasy sports. Staff also reported on fourth-quarter 2025 employment and procurement compliance for riverboat and racetrack licensees, noting several properties that missed employment or procurement targets, while others were fully compliant.
Under casino gaming issues, the board approved annual certificates of compliance for Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel and Live Casino and Hotel. It also approved two petitions finding Alpha North Partners Fund, Inc. and Alpha North Asset Management to be institutional investors in connection with Jackpot Digital’s pending manufacturer and supplier applications. Under video gaming issues, the board approved a transfer of membership interest in Bonus Casino, LLC.
The board then approved a series of proposed settlements involving late filings, permit lapses, and ownership-notification violations, including matters involving American Amusements, McKinley’s Pub, Whispering Pines Plaza and Casino, Ms. Mamie’s Rain Casino, Pablo’s Truck Stop Casino, Clearly Tavern and Sports Bar, and Golden Lantern, with civil penalties ranging from $750 to $9,250. In the final agenda items, the board granted reconsideration for Burritos Grill LLC after finding a good-faith but misdirected hearing request, but denied reconsideration for Toby’s Dead, Inc., doing business as The Gemini, concluding that the licensee missed the hearing deadline and that no sufficient grounds for rehearing were shown. The board then adjourned and announced its next meeting for March 16, 2026.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- How about Lake and Riley? Missing children. Does anybody care about them? I do.
- How about Lake and Riley, whose head was beaten in with a rock and she was brutally raped on a campus
- I was screaming from the rooftops, and no one wanted to listen or say her name: Lake and Riley.
- Let me say it again: Lake and Riley. May no one ever forget that young woman's name.
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- He also funds the Capital Lake to Shoots Estuary project through design completion, with the understanding
- I am currently the Secretary of the Bow Lake Association of Manufactured Homeowners and Chair of the
- Bow Lake Recreation Association.
- I am Secretary of the Bow Lake Association of Manufactured Homeowners, co-chair of the Community Advisory
Summary:
The House Capital Budget Committee opened its first hearing of the session on HB 2295 and briefly heard a presentation from OFM Senior Budget Advisor Jen Masterson on Governor Ferguson’s proposed supplemental capital budget. She said the proposal uses about $396 million in new appropriations, leaving roughly $5.4 million in remaining bond authority, and includes major investments in housing, urgent state facility needs, climate-related projects, K-12 school safety and modernization, and higher education minor works. The housing package was the largest share, with $225 million for the Housing Trust Fund, plus funding for homeownership, preservation, manufactured housing communities, and flood-impacted home repair. Committee members asked follow-up questions about Rainier School and juvenile rehabilitation projects, and staff said Rainier School was on the plan and that juvenile rehabilitation funding included flexible capacity funding and facility improvements.
Public testimony was largely supportive of the governor’s housing, education, climate, and natural resources proposals, while several speakers urged changes. Housing advocates, Habitat for Humanity, community land trusts, and service providers backed the Housing Trust Fund and homeownership funding, including support for manufactured housing preservation and transit-oriented affordable housing. School and college representatives supported small district modernization, seismic safety, lead remediation, and minor works funding, while some asked for additional support for specific projects such as Cascadia College’s new building, Central Washington University’s feeder line replacement, and WSU Spokane health education renovations. Natural resource and tribal witnesses supported salmon recovery and community forest investments, but asked for more funding for RCO community forest and estuary programs.
A major recurring concern was the proposed $75 million transfer from the Public Works Assistance Account, which cities, counties, sewer and water districts, and the Public Works Board said would jeopardize low-interest loans already awarded for local infrastructure projects and shift costs onto distressed communities. Other testimony opposed the budget’s omission of certain projects, including the University of Washington’s power plant decarbonization work and a Spokane cultural hub, while some local governments requested funding for wastewater and flood-control projects. No votes were taken; the chair closed the public hearing after testimony concluded.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The reason I'm asking is because Leech Lake Tribal College isn't on this list.
- that statute at all in higher education to expand it, tribal colleges particularly, because Leech Lake
- , White Earth, and Red Lake are not actually. in the MNSCU system.
- And yeah, Leech Lake is not one of the colleges that's currently participating.
Committee:
House Education Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Joseph Anderson was 18 when he began working for your Lake Aquatic Plant Management, uh, just not even
- began<00:01:26.000><c> working</c><00:01:26.320><c> for</c><00:01:26.720><c> your</c><00:01:27.040><c> Lake
- </c><00:01:27.360><c> Aquatic</c> began working for your Lake Aquatic began working for your Lake Aquatic
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education policy panel hears HF6 1/22/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- would get powerful things that are happening in Farmington, in Chatfield, in Fergus Falls, in Prior Lake
- /c><00:14:04.079><c> Falls</c><00:14:04.839><c> in</c><00:14:05.279><c> Prior</c><00:14:05.680><c> Lake
- </c> Chatfield in Fergus Falls in Prior Lake Chatfield in Fergus Falls in Prior Lake minetonka<00:14:
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Seven - Tuesday, April 7
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so my original amendment simply changed the word lakes to waters of the state.
- things within my community is swimming safety, and we don't necessarily go all the way down to the lake
- things within my community is swimming safety and we don't necessarily go all the way down to the lake
- If you're operating a boat on the lakes of the state, it's currently the law.
- If you're operating a boat on the lakes of the state, it's currently the law right now.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 104-0 vote. Members then spent a large portion of the session offering personal remarks and introducing guests, including the family of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, school groups, a Boy Scout troop, a Highway Patrol commander, and community figures such as Corey Johnson and boxer Devin Alexander. There was also a moment of silence for a member’s mentor and a personal privilege statement recognizing Autism Month and the work of teachers and therapists serving autistic children.
The main floor debate centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2481, which would tighten Missouri rules for SNAP and related public benefits by requiring proof of citizenship or lawful presence, using the federal SAVE system throughout eligibility checks, and directing the Department of Social Services to seek a waiver to steer SNAP purchases toward healthier foods. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of accountability, taxpayer stewardship, fraud prevention, and improved nutrition, while opponents argued it was unnecessary because federal law already limits eligibility, could add administrative costs, and could harm children, families in food deserts, and pregnant women who rely on programs such as Show Me Healthy Babies. An amendment offered by the gentleman from Johnson to extend the bill to MoHealthNet was adopted, and after extended debate the House invoked the previous question 91-46, then adopted and perfected the bill as amended.
The House also advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1869, which creates a process and fund to repair damaged veterans’ headstones in public and private cemeteries, with support from members who emphasized honoring veterans and preserving gravesites; the bill was adopted and perfected without opposition. House Bill 2927 was also moved forward; it would require settlement demands tied to extra-contractual or bad-faith insurance claims to be written, held open for 90 days, and reference the relevant statute. Supporters said it gives insurers reasonable time to evaluate large claims, while opponents said it could delay compensation for injured Missourians; it too was adopted and perfected. The House then began consideration of additional bills, including House Bills 2387 and 2480, as the session continued.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- economic impact of ATV use in<00:04:18.199><c> St</c><00:04:18.519><c> Louis</c><00:04:19.239><c> Lake
- /c><00:04:19.799><c> cucha</c><00:04:20.280><c> Chen</c><00:04:20.560><c> counties</c> in St Louis Lake
- and cucha Chen counties in St Louis Lake and cucha Chen counties is<00:04:21.639><c> significant</c>
- down south to Rushford, to the west to Wabasha, northwest to Pine Island, to Park Rapids, to Moose Lake
- </c> Montrose or Mapleton or Moose Lake Montrose or Mapleton or Moose Lake please<00:07:51.639><c> consider
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
electric bicycles, tax rebate, transportation, environment, local economy, fleeing peace officer, culpable negligence, traffic laws, public safety, motor vehicle offenses, driving violations, penalties, license suspension, traffic enforcement, all-terrain vehicle, ATV, class 1 ATV, class 2 ATV, road rights-of-way, public roads
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- We have several; the sort of the gold star one is in Lake Havasu City.
- So in Lake Havasu, for example, they meet every Friday.
- So in Lake Havasu, for example, they meet every Friday.
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 19 Mar 4th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Kelly Roberts, a mental health therapist from down in my district, lives close to Lake Sardis, is very
- Members, House Bill 3882 creates the Lake and Industrial Access Revolving Fund to be used by ODOT to
- provide grants to the lake and industrial access programs.
Bills:
HB4358 , HB2398 , HB3557 , HB3129 , HB3312 , HB2210 , HB1937 , HB3021 , HB4246 , HB4230 , HB3617 , HB3657 , HB2976 , HB3391 , HB4459 , HB4128 , HB3989 , HB2989 , HB4060 , HB3145 , HB2992 , HB3464 , HB3552 , HB2984 , HB4124 , HB3934 , HB3448 , HB3131 , HB4200 , HB4201 , HB3011 , HB1912 , HB3380 , HB3881 , HB3538 , HB3851 , HB3907 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4457 , HB2947 , HB2951 , HB2980 , HB3082 , HB3519 , HB3644 , HB3882 , HB3661 , HB3996 , HB4335
Keywords:
screen time, education, public schools, child development, digital learning, youth health, academic performance, credential of value, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, free expression, colleges, security fees, public forums
Summary:
The House convened, took the roll, heard an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of introductions and floor presentations recognizing visitors, students, local officials, and the Luther cheer team. The chamber also introduced the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Lydia Dennis, and several members made personal announcements later in the day.
The House then considered and passed several bills, mostly by wide margins. Measures included HB 2947 on behavioral health, allowing Medicaid billing for supervised mental health interns; HB 2951 cleaning up Department of Corrections prison listings in statute; HB 2980 allowing DMVs to accept valid physical proof of insurance; HB 382 barring fire departments from employing people who must register as sex offenders; HB 3519 changing the abandoned medical marijuana grow cleanup process from a bond to a fee; HB 3644, the Blake Burgess Act, requiring clot and embolism training and reporting; HB 3882 creating a revolving fund for ODOT lake and industrial access grants; HB 3661 removing a sunset from the forestry equipment tax provision; and HB 3996 memorializing OIDS obligations in capital appeal cases. Several bills drew brief questions about fiscal impact or implementation, and title-striking motions were made on some measures.
The most debated item was HB 4335 on pet shops and local regulation. Supporters said it created a framework for municipalities and counties to regulate pet shops without outright bans, while opponents argued it undermined local control and favored a commercial retailer. After debate from both sides, the bill passed 60-26. The House also adopted the emergency on HB 3882, and at the end of the day the chamber adjourned until March 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Upstream, at one end of the Jordan River is the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake brimming with life
- and containing over The River is the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake brimming with life and containing
- The Bear Lake girls basketball team beat Sugar-Salem and are the state champions, and also the Pocatello
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received the journal, and heard a prayer and pledge. After committee reports and messages from the House, several bills were advanced through first and second reading, including House Concurrent Resolution 28 on a day of fasting and prayer, and bills on midwifery, electronic registration, soil and water conservation, and public employee retirement contributions. The chamber also took up third-reading legislation and held Senate Bill 1254 and 1264 for one legislative day.
On final passage, the Senate approved Senate Bill 1255, which updates Idaho’s involuntary commitment law to allow tribal health care facilities to hold individuals in mental health crisis and recognizes tribal police officers for that purpose. Senators supporting the bill said it would improve coordination on reservations without changing commitment proceedings. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 1256, a cleanup bill for the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Senate Bill 1262, which revises insurer investment limits by setting a clearer 10% miscellaneous investment allowance; Senate Bill 1265, a technical cleanup of the Petroleum Clean Water Trust Fund Act; and Senate Bill 1266, which expands expedited foster placement eligibility to kin with significant family-like relationships.
The Senate then passed House Bill 504, which addresses Idaho Lottery practices by defining terms and creating safeguards against bulk ticket purchases by out-of-state entities; supporters said the bill protects fairness and lottery integrity, while one senator voted no. Most of the final votes were 33-0 or 34-0, and House Bill 504 passed 30-4. In miscellaneous business, senators made announcements about local girls basketball championships, upcoming amendment deadlines, and caucuses, and the chamber adjourned until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> I'M FROM LAKE COUNTY. I AM A MEMBER OF THE RTC THERE.
- WITH SCOTT WALKER WITH LAKE COUNTY. MR. WALKER, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> THAT IS KEITH SCOTT WALKER.
- I AM ALSO FROM LAKE COUNTY. I'M NOT HERE AS A POLITICIAN OR AN ELECTED OFFICIAL.
Committee:
House Commerce Committee
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Center to Lake of the Woods.
- Just for the hospital in Detroit Lakes alone, this is a huge part of their being solvent in Detroit Lakes
- I'm a member of the Health and Lakes.
- Recently in my district, we had a little round table with community leaders in Lake County.
- </c> Lake County. Lake County.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Superior School District and Lake Superior Ambulance Service.
- And just recently, I was hired as an EMT at Lake County Ambulance Service.
- </c> at Lake County Ambulance Service. at Lake County Ambulance Service.
- </c><00:20:16.840><c> Superior</c> just want to highlight Lake Superior just want to highlight Lake Superior
- ><c> Superior</c> School District and Lake Superior School District and Lake Superior Ambulance<00:20
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/23/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We're a meat processing plant up north of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, by Waubun, Minnesota.
- ,<01:18:51.160><c> Minnesota,</c> Lakes, Minnesota, Lakes, Minnesota, uh<01:18:52.600><c> by</c><01:18
- Red Lake, the Red Lake Indian Reservation, their ag department has received funding in the past, as well
- Red<01:19:39.640><c> Lake</c> Red Lake Red Lake uh uh uh the<01:19:43.000><c> Red</c><01:19:43.240><c
- Red Lake Indian Reservation their the Red Lake Indian Reservation their egg<01:19:45.120><c> department