State Budget Debate Continues With Remaining Legislative Time Counting Down [INTERVIEW]
Monday on The Chad Hasty Show, Washington Times columnist and political analyst Matt Mackowiak joined Chad to discuss the latest in news and politics, including the Texas budget debate, sanctuary cities, and the status of ethics and CPS reform legislation.
While talking about the current legislative gathering and what topics will be tackled prior to the end of the session, Mackowiak said, "A special session is something nobody wants."
Listen to the entire interview with Matt Mackowiak in the video above.
Matt Mackowiak is a political analyst, a columnist for the Washington Times, and is the co-founder of the bipartisan political news blog Must Read Texas. Don't miss Mackowiak's Washington Times podcast, "Mack on Politics".
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