Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Special Session Could End By Friday
KENTUCKY...
Lawmakers convened a special session Monday to approve a new state budget -- even as protesters gathered at the Capitol to say that it's far from adequate. While differences between the House and Senate remain on some budget details, legislative leaders said they believe they can finish their work by Friday. Gov. Steve Beshear called the session because lawmakers failed to pass a 2010-12 state budget before the regular legislative session adjourned on April 15. The governor said many vital state agencies and services would be forced to shut down if a budget isn't approved before the new fiscal year begins July 1. Among other things, the governor's compromise would cut funding for most agencies by 3.5 percent in 2010-11 and by 4.5 percent in 2011-12. Some priority areas, including education and health care, would face smaller cuts.
Lawmakers convened a special session Monday to approve a new state budget -- even as protesters gathered at the Capitol to say that it's far from adequate. While differences between the House and Senate remain on some budget details, legislative leaders said they believe they can finish their work by Friday. Gov. Steve Beshear called the session because lawmakers failed to pass a 2010-12 state budget before the regular legislative session adjourned on April 15. The governor said many vital state agencies and services would be forced to shut down if a budget isn't approved before the new fiscal year begins July 1. Among other things, the governor's compromise would cut funding for most agencies by 3.5 percent in 2010-11 and by 4.5 percent in 2011-12. Some priority areas, including education and health care, would face smaller cuts.
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