But he confirmed that there is strong backing among Republican legislators for a new rules committee.

A. With all due respect to lawyers, we need more diversity among legislators.

Still, there was little question among legislators that any solution would have to be a statewide one.

I have a lot of friends among Republican legislators.

But the high school plan has triggered the most debate among residents, educators, legislators and the business community.

We are heartened by the growing commitment among legislators to children's needs.

There are growing ideological differences among black and Hispanic legislators.

"On the other hand, it's been an established principle for a long time among Catholic legislators here that you vote with your district."

So far, the decision has caused a lot of fury among legislators and people calling for school reform, but not much action.

Among legislators, there was general support for the government, but many put down their names to speak before voting.