Port: The 3 possible outcomes from Armstrong’s veto mistake
A clerical error by Governor Kelly Armstrong’s office has created an unusual legal tangle over a line-item veto—and whether lawmakers need to return to Bismarck to fix it. The veto message made clear Armstrong only meant to cut a small grant, but the version of the bill sent back to the Legislature cut $35 million more than intended. Now, all eyes are on Attorney General Drew Wrigley, who’s been asked for a legal opinion. Until then, a special session remains possible—but far from certain. Rob Port with InForum has the full story.
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