One lawmaker says he’s ready to camp out and get the job of managing taxpayer’s dollars done while another decried political leaders for guiding followers away from compromise in a sign that elected officials are growing disillusioned with how they’re handling the taxpayers’ money.
During floor debate Thursday Democratic Representative Ken Dunkin presented a sleeping bag and a lunch box, putting out a challenge to other lawmakers to stay in Springfield and get the job of a balanced budget done.
Meanwhile Republican Representative David Harris said the state’s priorities are out of whack.
It’s been a full seven months of the fiscal year and there’s still no budget in place.