Capitol Update – Week Ending 03/25/2016

  • A review of action on dozens of bills presented to the Governor for his signature by the end of the week.
  • Testimony and cross-examination in court in the lawsuit over the quality of education in the state .
  • The Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission announces that its 2-year count of black bears in the state indicated a population of 4,350 bears, a 60% increase since the last count in 2000-2002.