Budget deficits, gambling await legislative session - 2004-01-09
Yet another round of yawning budget shortfalls and the specter of an emotional gambling dispute await lawmakers embarking on a politically charged election year session Monday.
With control of state government divided between the parties and court battles being waged, few expect the Legislature to make sweeping changes this session.
"Everything is in limbo," said House Speaker Chris Rants, R-Sioux City, who will gavel lawmakers into session Monday morning.
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