An odd and eventful day…

The senior Bob Geddes, who is filling in this week for his son, Senate President Pro-tem Bob Geddes, was serving in the House back in 1980, the last time one house - in that case, the Senate - tried to adjourn unilaterally. “They did go home, and I know they were madder than hops when they came back,” Geddes recalled with a chuckle. As the 107th day of the legislative session draws to a close, it’s been an odd and eventful one, with House Education Chairman Bob Nonini’s comments about teachers prompting a minority party protest to the speaker; conflicting education bills winning support at the same time; the House planning to adjourn tomorrow without the Senate; and more. You can read my full story here at spokesman.com.