Almost All Over But The Shouting

The House and Senate have begun wading through their final batches of bills in advance of Saturday's midnight end of the regular session.

Around 75 bills have been send to Gov. Joe Manchin so far. Differences over two minor bills will require joint committees to resolve them.

Lawmakers expect several more bills, including a number from Manchin's agenda, to go to conference as well.

The Legislature will be going home without a budget bill. Each chamber adopted a resolution Wednesday that extends their time in Charleston until June 6. They plan to recess early Easter Sunday until May 26.