Thursday Wrap: Wearing our stupid hats

The House has finished work on its version of a coal ash bill as lawmakers prepare to settle differences between the House and Senate on a number of items, including the budget, next week.

Posted 9:11 p.m. Jul 3, 2014 — Updated 9:12 p.m. Jul 3, 2014

After 28 amendments and two days of sometimes tense debate, the state House has finished work on its version of a bill to regulate coal ash ponds throughout the state. Like many items left on the General Assembly’s agenda, it is likely headed to a conference committee to work out differences between the House and Senate.

Also in today's version of The Wrap:

updates from Thursday’s late night House action, including a new ferry tolling bill and a quick fix to an unemployment measure.
looking ahead to next week as lawmakers look to settle the budget and other legislation where the House and Senate have differences.
why Rep. Jim Fulghum is withdrawing from his state Senate campaign.
a quick follow up on last year's controversial abortion bill and why it might not yet have its intended impact.

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