Citing concerns about the early Passover and Easter holidays this year, the governor and legislative leaders had originally intended to complete voting on the budget in mid-to-late March.

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Citing concerns about the early Passover and Easter holidays this year, the governor and legislative leaders had originally intended to complete voting on the budget in mid- to late March.

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MPs were quick to point out flaws in Mr Davies's bill, before voting to consign it to the legislative scrap heap by a majority of just three.

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