2016 Special Session

The final budget deal struck by lawmakers took a lopsided approach to the TOPS program.

With only one day left in the second special session, lawmakers are at a standstill on how to distribute $284 million raised this time around.

The former governor's legacy permeates the special session addressing the state's worst budget crisis in three decades.

Senate leaders, both Republican and Democrat, have repeatedly pointed out the House members causing some of the special session logjam.

Edwards said state representatives have not "come close to fixing the problem."

The governor's proclamation, released Friday, sets the dates and parameters for the session, which can run until March 9.