Many state lawmakers headed back to their home turf this weekend, but others are sticking around to continue the most pressing business of the General Assembly: hashing out a budget. A hard-lined approach by Senate Democrats created the stalemate which the Governor and the GOP caucus are criticizing, but Democratic leaders say there are concessions to be made on both sides, and if takes a special or extended session to reach a compromise—then so be it. Virginia Public Radio’s Tommie McNeil has more from the State Capitol.
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