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Kentucky Governor Will Call Special Session

Consensus Forecasting Group meets in Frankfort to determine extent of budget deficit.
Consensus Forecasting Group meets in Frankfort to determine extent of budget deficit.

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Frankfort, KY – A independent panel of economists has confirmed Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear's fears. The state is facing a budget shortfall near one billion dollars heading into next fiscal year which begins July 1st. A battle could be brewing between Senate leaders and Governor Beshear over the need for a special legislative session. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh has this report.