Lawmakers are going back and forth over whether to use the rainy day fund, or reduce government spending to fill a $304 million dollar deficit. House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry says many in the lower chamber refuse to accept the governor’s proposal to use $119 million dollars from the savings account…:
CUT 7 (11) “down the road”
The governor says not using the fund puts vital services at risk. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says neither side wants to give in
Cut 25 (10) “go on”
The special session ends next Wednesday and Henry says there’s still enough time to pass a responsible budget deficit elimination plan.

The first hearing on the expulsion of state Senator Troy Brown was held today. Some Senators want Brown gone due to two domestic violence convictions. His attorney Jill Craft says all lawmakers should reveal criminal past, but Senator Karen Peterson said small violations are not the same as big ones which Craft dismissed…:
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The next hearing is Monday.

Triple-A released their annual worst drivers on the road report and it confirmed millennials use the most risky behavior, even more than teens. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says of drivers between the ages of 19 to 24…:
Cut 13 (10) “30 days“
He says the survey also found that most millennials don’t believe they are doing anything wrong.