Stymied again in court, Assembly Republicans gum up the legislative process through frequent speeches and roll-call votes. Technical snafus add to the frustration.
State troopers denied Assembly Republicans access to the Assembly chamber for around 15 minutes, a standoff that ended when Republicans walked past them.
Plans for the lame-duck session are still being developed, let alone the next two years. Democrats will assess what comes next after Republicans gained seats.
Benefits for eligible homeowners have long been based on 2006 property tax information, even as bills continued rising. The change in the budget will boost benefits $130 or more.
Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks announced his resignation, one day after a report on violence at the women's prison. Lawmakers had sought his departure.