Lawmakers and the governor are expecting another special legislative session is needed to solve the state’s 1.3 billion dollar fiscal cliff. Democrats are blocking the financing bill for construction in an effort to push Republicans to develop a budget balancing plan rather than going to a special session. Erwin says this kind of move is part of the political process.
Cut 13 (11) “ill will”

We can expect an above average hurricane season this year, according to NOAA’s forecast. They’re predicting 11 to 17 named storms with 5 to 9 of them becoming hurricanes. Acting administrator Ben Friedman says when an El Nino is nonexistent, conditions are more conducive for tropical development.
Cut 7 (10) “same region”

According to the forecast, 2 to 4 hurricanes will be category 3 or stronger.

 
The man accused of killing former NFL player Joe McKnight in an apparent road-rage incident was involved in a similar heated exchange while driving 10 years ago, and a judge said that can be used in court. But Legal analyst Tim Meche says the ruling to allow this as evidence is wide open for reversal on appeal. He says Ronald Gasser’s defense could even use it to their advantage…:
Cut 4 (11) “weak case”

A trial date has not yet been set.

The House rejects a proposal to prohibit children under 12 from using machine guns. River Ridge Representative Kirk Talbot asked why the bill only included automatic weapons. He says any gun can be dangerous in the hands of an unsupervised child…:
Cut 11 (09) “fully automatic weapon”

But supporters argued it would protect children. The bill was killed on 21-59 vote.