Senate GOP pushes back-to-basics plan; Dems say they’ve done it

“It is time we thoroughly audited the functions of government.”

Federal grant nudges Adams Co. responders into the Net’s fast lane

“We need to be careful anytime we’re using stimulus money because the money will dry up, but it’s a great first step in expanding the wireless footprint.”

Retiring lawmaker’s regret: I had to cut programs I believed in

“I really tried hard to protect both developmental disabilities and mental health from the majority of the cuts, but they took some hits.”

B-I-N-G-O could move to the D-O-R

“This is a common sense amendment and I think it’ll create more government efficiency by putting all gaming under one roof”

After latest dismal forecast, lawmakers eye ‘brutal’ budget road ahead

“We need to seriously look at where we’re at and start cutting the budget—seriously cutting the budget, not just talking about it.”

Pols lend an ear to state’s small businesses

GOP: Ease burden on employers. Dems: Create high-paying jobs.

Could land acquired for wildlife ding local schools, state’s taxpayers?

“When we take this amount of land off of the public tax rolls, when we’re struggling in the state to meet our funding obligations, … we have to back-fill…”

Conservative stalwart Schultheis leaves legislative stage

“I say every hill is worth dying on. Retreat is not an option.”

Lawmakers quibble over ‘personhood’ proposal

“…they brought forth the proposed amendment, and then we change their words…”