Lawmakers are midway through the state's legislative session and depending on who you ask, it's either been a bi-partisan session, or partisan. Regardless of the viewpoint, both sides say it will take focus and compromise to fill a $1 billion shortfall and balance the budget over the next 60 days. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
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