Video & Transcript Research : 'border wall'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/16/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Muhammad Salam, president of Wall and Education Partners.
- My name is Muhammad Salam, president of Wall and Education Partners.
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and Development Fund to support Wall and Development Fund to support Wall and - <00:03:21.760>
and Muhammad Salam, president of Wall and Muhammad Salam, president of Wall - As we know that programs like what Seaw Wall uh provides is very critical in our community.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The alleged murderer entered the country through our wide-open southwest border.
- consequences that their open borders consequences that their open borders agenda<01:13:06.199>
- It should be something that even open-borders Democrats can agree with us on.
- It should be something that even open-borders Democrats can agree with us on.
- It should be something that even open-borders Democrats can agree with us on.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 64 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- individuals from outside this state who would seek to interfere with the rights of those within our borders
- not content with restricting the rights of women and their transgender population within their own borders
- not content with restricting the rights of women and their transgender population within their own borders
- not content with restricting the rights of women and their transgender population within their own borders
- Commonwealth, what is safe, evidence-based, and compassionate health care must remain protected within our borders
Summary:
The House first took up several routine matters, adopting resolutions recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival and congratulating Father Gerald Francis Finnegan, S.J., on his long ministry. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition establishing a sick leave bank for a Massachusetts State Police employee to go to the Committee on Public Service. The chamber then moved to Senate Bill 2543, An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth, and adopted the Ways and Means amendment before sending the bill to third reading.
Later, after the bill was released from third reading, the House considered it on final passage. Supporters described the measure as protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care, patient data, providers, and Massachusetts residents from out-of-state interference, while also incorporating federal emergency care requirements. Amendment 4, which would have barred state funding for campaign ads discouraging pregnant women from using pregnancy resource centers, was rejected. Amendment 8, which would have broadened the bill to include refusals of care and other preventive care for adults and minors, was also rejected after opposition argued it could allow one parent to block care for a child. Amendment 6, as changed, narrowing certain data protections to abortion-related care, IVF, and gender-affirming care, was adopted.
The House also adopted Amendment 7, clarifying that businesses handling information for payment, treatment, or health care operations would not violate the bill, and Amendment 9, directing the Commissioner of Public Health to convene a technical advisory group to review a section of the General Laws. After these amendments, the bill passed to be engrossed by a vote of 136-23. The House then observed a moment of silence for victims of the Gabriel House assisted living fire in Fall River and adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/26/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 6 authorizes the sale of approximately 4.3 acres of surplus state land bordering public water
- Section 9 authorizes the private sale of approximately 0.4 acres of surplus state land bordering public
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public surplus state land bordering public surplus state land bordering public - public water in Mille Lacs bordering public water in Mille Lacs County.<00:05:02.920>
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/23/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Narcotics know no borders.
- It would seem to me that if you're in a border community, that if you would be more motivated to sell
- community that if you you you border community that if you you you would<01:05:49.839>
be <01: - I think our northern border, you know, is probably well guarded by federal government and I think we
- our northern border, you know, is<01:49:40.239>
probably <01:49:40.880>uh <01:49:41.119
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/18/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So our friends, all the border states are actually waiting to see what we do on this.
- So our friends, all the border states are actually waiting to see what we do on this.
- So our friends, all the border states are actually waiting to see what we do on this.
- So our friends, all the border states are actually waiting to see what we do on this.
- So our friends, all the border states are actually waiting to see what we do on this.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- And so my question is, in general along the border, look, I don't represent the border, but I am a member
- our Border Trade Advisory Committee.
- of those border areas.
- You know, all of the other bridges that cross the border. border.
- the border particularly northbound trucks that poses a security risk.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Third, this creates competitive and cross-border issues. SNAP is a federal program used nationwide.
- If Minnesota adopts restrictions that differ from neighboring states, consumers near the border will
- SNAP is a federal cross-border issues.
- will face a patchwork of rules border will face a patchwork of rules depending<00:19:13.840>
on states, <00:28:07.200>this about different border states, this about different border
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3603, and Representative Olson first offered and had adopted an A1 author’s amendment. Olson then explained that the bill would direct the Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families to seek a USDA waiver allowing Minnesota to bar SNAP purchases of items subject to state sales tax, such as prepared foods, chips, soft drinks, and candy. He argued the goal was to promote healthier nutrition, noted that other states have similar waivers, and said the change could help Minnesota qualify for significant federal rural health care funding.
Public testimony was divided. Patrick Garofalo of the Minnesota Grocers Association opposed the bill, saying SNAP is a supplemental program and that the proposal would be difficult to administer at retail stores, create confusion, and expose retailers to serious penalties for mistakes. He argued the state tax code is not a nutrition standard and pointed out inconsistencies, such as some candy-like products still being taxable or some healthy items being treated as prepared food. Will Hagen of Minnesota Retailers also opposed the bill, warning it would require costly point-of-sale changes, retraining, and would turn store employees into enforcers while creating cross-border shopping problems. Matt Schmidt of the American First Policy Institute supported the concept, saying SNAP should emphasize nutrition and that restricting unhealthy purchases would reduce taxpayer subsidies for junk food and soda.
Members then debated the bill’s logic and practicality, including questions about which snacks would or would not be allowed under the tax-based standard. Representative Sencer-Mura offered an H2 amendment, framed as applying the same restrictions to legislators’ own per diem spending; Representative Hansen responded that the comparison was not equivalent and raised concerns about household circumstances and accessibility. The H2 amendment was put to a vote and did not prevail. The committee then continued member discussion on the bill.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations (2-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you know, welcoming more people that practice and live in these border cities and border areas to
- So, you know, welcoming more people that practice and live in these border cities and border areas to
- So, you know, welcoming more people that practice and live in these border cities and border areas to
- to do things that are going to anger their constituents, so my concern is that we will open up our borders
- My concern is that we will open up our borders, yet nobody else will, or at least they still have the
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met with a quorum and first heard Senate Bill 20, sponsored by Senator Matt Nunn, which would bar state agencies from adopting administrative regulations with implementation and compliance costs above $500,000 over a two-year period unless an exception applies. Nunn said the bill is intended to increase legislative oversight, reduce burdensome regulation, and preserve agency authority for routine rules, with exceptions for emergency actions, loss of federal funds, express legislative authorization, and health facility/service matters. Senators asked about the definition of “major economic impact,” whether broader societal costs were considered, and how the legislature could respond quickly to year-round agency rulemaking; Nunn said the bill is meant to force those larger policy choices into the legislative process. Several members voiced concern that the threshold was too low and could tie agencies’ hands, while others supported the bill as a check on regulation. The committee voted to report SB 20 favorably, with some members voting no or passing.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 127, sponsored by Senator Shelley Frommeyer, concerning real estate license reciprocity. Frommeyer and representatives from Perry Real Estate College explained that the bill would codify Kentucky’s current education and licensing standards for out-of-state real estate licensees, rather than relying on bilateral agreements that can be terminated by other states. They said the measure was prompted by the end of reciprocal agreements with states such as Ohio and West Virginia, which left students and licensees uncertain, and argued that codifying the standards would provide stability, help military spouses, and support Kentucky’s real estate industry. Senators questioned whether a compact would be better, whether the bill would disadvantage Kentucky licensees seeking to practice elsewhere, and whether it would weaken Kentucky’s leverage in future negotiations. Supporters said the bill only fixes Kentucky’s side of the process and could encourage other states to adopt similar standards; opponents worried it was unilateral and might not produce reciprocity from other states. The committee ultimately reported SB 127 favorably, with several members explaining yes, no, or pass votes, and then adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services held a hearing on several Governor’s Message nominations. The chair opened with instructions about live streaming, testimony limits, and the possibility of reconvening if technical problems occurred. One nomination, GM 542 for Jamie Gagnon to the West O‘ahu subarea of the Hawaii Health Planning Council, was initially deferred because he was not present and there was concern he may not have received notice; when recalled later in the hearing, he testified that he wanted to help address limited provider resources and improve coordination of care. The committee also heard from Christine Cabingao Ting Kang for GM 541, but she was not present and her nomination was deferred to Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 225.
The committee then heard strong support testimony for GM 688, Raelynn Tenno for the Pa‘ala Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Tenno said she wanted another term because of her experience caring for elderly family members and her work on emergency preparedness for older adults and condominium/HOA communities. Supporters from the Office of Aging, the PABEA chair, the Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, and others praised her knowledge of housing, elder issues, and community service. GM 712, Kathleen Merriam for the State Council on Mental Health, also drew support; Merriam described over 40 years in mental health work, including managing a community mental health center in Kaneohe and supporting clubhouse programs.
The committee also considered GM 560, Jeffrey Hicks for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council. Hicks said his career in justice and juvenile work motivated him to continue contributing to rehabilitation efforts for youth. The chair and members discussed the importance of prevention and rehabilitation in juvenile justice. After testimony, the committee moved to decision-making and voted to advise and consent on GM 542, GM 688, GM 712, and GM 560, while GM 541 was deferred to a later date and time. The hearing then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Walle? Here. A quorum is present.
- Walle? Aye. There being 13 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails. The chair lays out SB917.
- Walle? Aye. There being 13 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
- Walle? Aye. There being 13 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails. Thank you. Oh, yes. A few.
- We need to scan the wall every three seconds.
Keywords:
permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE SLIDE YOU ARE SEEING ON THE RIGHT OF THE INTAKE IS THE INTAKE WALL OF THE FAN SYSTEM.
- SORRY, WE NEED THE SLIDE. >> [VIDEO PLAYING] HERE IS THE FIU WALL OF WIND.
- WORTH NOTING HERE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 104 AND ESPECIALLY THE 89 MILLION IS THAT THE WALL OF WIND IS
- THESE ARE UNIVERSITIES THAT HAVE USED THE WALL OF WIND AND ARE CONSTANTLY INVOLVED WITH US.
- NUMBER ONE, WE ARE BUILDING RIGHT NOW TO THE NORTH SIDE OF THE WALL OF WIND.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I think there was a trip to the border that one of my colleagues went on, and they heard about this and
- . influx with the border being open.
- Where influx with the border being open.
- a<00:33:48.399>
trip <00:33:48.640>to <00:33:48.799>the <00:33:48.960>border - >> I think there was a trip to the border >> I think there was a trip to the border
Bills:
HB585
Keywords:
Washington County, circuit clerk, compensation, county government, local legislation, 1136, house, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/01/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I could not imagine my life if I didn't have Wall-E's continued support.
- I could not imagine my life if I didn't have Wall-E's continued support.
- I could not imagine my life if I didn't have Wall-E's continued support.
- I could not imagine my life if I didn't have Wall-E's continued support.
- I could not imagine my life if I didn't have Wall-E's continued support.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 9:30 AM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- They're on the southern border doing great things there every day, and they'll be there for another six
- They're on the southern border doing great things there every day, and they'll be there for another six
- I think that, like Alabama, may have been given a little bit more, and some of our border people that
- They would drive 30 miles either way, you know, on the border of Mississippi to another state and become
- of Mississippi to another state border of Mississippi to another state and<00:12:22.480>
become
Summary:
The committee heard an update from the Mississippi National Guard leadership on deployments, operations, and the Guard’s budget request. The general described ongoing missions involving Mississippi units at the southern border, the National Capital Region, and Operation Safe and Beautiful, as well as the Guard’s role in Operation Midnight Hammer through the Meridian refueling unit. He also noted continued training of international partners at Camp Shelby and emphasized the Guard’s statewide, national, and global reach.
The budget presentation focused on a modest increase over the prior year, including funding for state employees and the Youth Challenge Academy, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, the state education assistance program, readiness center maintenance for armories, and an increase in AC escalation authority from $164 million to $225 million to allow spending of federal funds on approved projects. The general said federal investment in Mississippi National Guard activities totaled $784 million in FY25, with $384 million for payroll, and explained that most permanent positions are federally reimbursed.
Members discussed the state education assistance program, which the general said has helped stop recruiting losses to neighboring states by making Mississippi more competitive on tuition benefits. He said the program especially helps retain midcareer noncommissioned officers and supports younger service members who may lack health coverage when called to state active duty. Senators also asked about Camp Shelby Youth Challenge facilities and armory projects; the general reported that recent appropriations have improved the campus, that the program remains among the top three nationally, and that armory work is moving forward in Amory, Southaven, Corinth, and Carthage. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine worldwide threats; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Justice has been working with law enforcement at the U.S. southwest border in 2024 alone
- While these key drivers of migrants are expected to persist, heightened U.S. border security enforcement
- And every single state in this country is a border state. Arkansas is no exception.
- Director Patel, during the last administration, in the very open border policy that they had, we had
- some fidelity on the outcome of that. process. and can't be done on that, but for instance, in the border
Keywords:
national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing
Summary:
The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I've thought about this particularly for the border authority.
- The border authority, as an example, could be a collaborating partner with a trade port that the county
- And speaking of the New Mexico border, they already have concerns about duplications and conflicts.
- Summary of the House Bill, and it says the New Mexico Border Authority wrote that the proposed trade
- I don't think it takes anything away from the Border Authority.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 25 March, 2026; 1:00 PM
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Transcript Highlights:
- fact, from the Gulf Coast to the I-20 corridor that it does expand all the way up to the Tennessee border
- <00:05:12.560>
to <00:05:12.680>the <00:05:12.760>Tennessee <00:05:13.160>border - all the way up to the Tennessee border. all the way up to the Tennessee border.
Summary:
The committee heard from Allison Cruise of Canton, Mississippi, a nominee for the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. Cruise described her personal background as an avid hunter and angler and expressed support for expanding outdoor access and conservation opportunities across the state. Senator Wicker, who said he was one of the authors of the legislation creating the fund, asked about her views on conservation and how the program could better serve the public. Cruise praised the board’s structure, said she valued the requirement for matching funds and project guidelines that emphasize hunting, fishing, and broad public access, and encouraged continued outreach so projects come from all regions of Mississippi.
Wicker also stressed the need for careful attention to the application process, asking what applicants can do to make projects more feasible for consideration. Cruise responded that applicants should be audited entities with staff able to answer trust fund questions so the board can track money and ensure projects are sustainable. Wicker noted that many counties still have no funded projects and urged the board to remember that Mississippi is a large state and funding should not be concentrated only in certain corridors.
A committee member later noted that Cruise’s portal looked good but mentioned a missing statement of economic interest, which Cruise said she had filed. The committee then moved to advise and consent, approved the motion without opposition, and reported the nomination to the floor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The River Valley border area on this side of the United States is one of the safest places there is in
- There are an overwhelming number of immigrants that are on the border.
- Patrol pulled them off the border line to process their asylum claims, leaving huge gaps in the border
Keywords:
bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Unfortunately, when applied together in a connection to a border county, otherwise exempt activities
- Right now, we would affect all border counties, and we rely a lot on the model subdivision rules to provide
- So the intent of Subchapter B in Section 232 addresses border counties.
- However, in both cases, across the whole state and in border counties, the legislature specifically states
- We are a border community in El Paso County facing unique challenges with land development.
Bills:
SB1079, SB1243, SB1504, SB1579, SB1708, SB1844, SB1851, SB1879, SB1921, SB1951, SB2237, SB2238, SB2406, SB2407
Keywords:
SB 1079, Texas, county government, commissioners court, Local Government Code, Chapter 263, surplus property, salvage property, data storage device, hard drive, electronic media, digital records, confidential information, protected information, privacy, records retention, information security, data destruction, device disposal, sensitive data