With time running out on the 2021 regular session and budget negotiations still underway, legislators this week continued concurrence votes and debating bills necessary to implement the budget, including the proposed capital gains tax. The 105-day session ends Sunday. >>
The Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday evening, with lawmakers passing the 2020 supplemental capital and operating budgets, including a $200 million from the state's "rainy day fund" for COVID-19 response. >>
The Legislature adjourned Sine Die Thursday, the 60th day of a 60-day session. They passed the operating budget — 54-44 in the House and 25-24 in the Senate — which they released Wednesday evening. The Legislature also finalized a capital budget — 96-2 in the House and 49-0 in the Senate. >>
The experience I’ve gained being the State Board Legislative Interns is one I will carry wherever I go. It’s changed the way I will approach the next college I attend and the next job I hope to land,with an emphasis on being a constituent as well. >>
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