The sponsor of a controversial higher education bill indicated it may revert to a prior form less palatable to opponents next session if the House fails to pass it this General Assembly.
A lengthy House calendar for the chamber's likely final session before summer recess does not include one closely watched measure.
Two bipartisan bills aimed at helping homeowners deal with skyrocketing property taxes triggered by increased home values proved to be popular solutions during testimony Tuesday in the Senate Ways & Means Committee.
An effort is underway to demystify the House majority caucus' position on an expansive rewrite of state higher education law.
One of two plans to revise a state program allowing high school students to take college courses at no cost to their families appears likely to move forward in the House.
Lawmakers could move on a handful of education-related issues before joining students on summer break next month.
Ophthalmologists told the Senate Health Committee Wednesday that a bill expanding the scope of practice for optometrists would not expand access as proponents have argued but rather put patients at risk.