OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma Legislature convenes a special session to finish work on the state budget before the new fiscal year begins on July 1st.
With lawmakers facing a constitutional deadline to adjourn their regular session today at 5 PM, Governor Brad Henry ordered the special session for lawmakers to continue working on the budget and avoid a possible government shutdown.
State House Republicans and Senate Democrats are at odds over tax relief and spending priorities.
Posted at 5/26/2006 06:52:00 AM
