If signed by the governor, the bill will become law in 2005.
This was added to nearly $1 million released by the governor.
The bill was passed on March 1852 and approved by the governor.
While less than the $1,000,000 sought by the governor, it is a start.
Once chosen by the governor, the judge takes his/her seat.
But the bill faces a likely veto by the Governor.
It was the first move by the Governor to intervene in the violence.
What neither county wants is to be handed a done deal by the Governor that they had no say in.
Responsible leadership by the governor and the Legislature is needed.
The decision by the former governor and presidential candidate was no surprise.