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Budget Deadlines and Political Theater | Fort Wayne News
Lawmakers miss the state budget deadline for the fifth straight year, reigniting fears of last year’s 135-day chaos that caused furloughs and payment delays. With the Senate packing up for the holidays and the House staying put, partisan tensions flare as Democrats accuse Republicans of abandoning responsibility. Republicans dismiss the complaints, claiming behind-the-scenes talks are progressing toward a deal within days. While the public fallout is minimal now, the real consequences—like delayed school and nonprofit funding—hit in August, and lawmakers often face rushed, complex votes with…
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