Today Speaker Calvin Say gives his view of the legislative session that opens this week.

He says the focus will be to continue a balanced and responsible approach to budget-making and to maintain the economic recovery and promote immediate job growth.

Tomorrow look for our Chad Blair’s overview of the coming session.

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