A third special session is likely after lawmakers failed to address the fiscal cliff as the second special session of the year ended last night at midnight. 648-million dollars in temporary taxes are set to expire on July 1st and many House Republicans are not willing to pass a sales tax bill to replace much of the lost revenue. Americans for Prosperity State Director John Kay says it’s time to reduce state spending…
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The budget approved by legislators would reduce higher education funding by 96-million dollars and TOPS would be funded at 70-percent. UL System President Doctor Jim Henderson says he holds out hope that revenue will be found in the expected third special session to cover up the shortfall…
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A report is recommending a reduction in the use of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Kevin Barnhart has more.
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