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Aug. 25, 2025: Special session closing budget gap as AI debate continues; Local 303 has August’s ‘hot’ artists

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LEGISLATURE SPECIAL SESSION 20250822
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Democratic Reps. Javier Mabrey and Brianna Titone on the House floor, Aug. 22, during a special legislative session.

Lawmakers remain in special session at the State Capitol after working over the weekend. The first order of business: close a billion dollar budget gap. But they're also trying to legislate artificial intelligence. Then, Systemic asks what can be done to keep young people from getting guns. And later, the Local 303 showcases "hot" artists for the month of August.