Schmitz wants to “wait and see” before special session Posted By: Ben Butler June 16, 2009 @ 5:32 am Today's Local News Tweet Share Email A Southeast Iowa State Lawmaker wants to avoid a special session to address budget shortfalls. Fairfield Democratic Senator Becky Schmitz says holding a special session might cost taxpayers more than it's worth. A legislative panel recently slashed the branch's budget by four-million dollars. Republicans have reluctantly backed the plan saying it doesn't go far enough.
