As the last votes were cast just before 1 a.m., it was unclear whether the governor would turn around later today and challenge the budget plan in court.

It would be dreadful if the governor enjoyed "too grand to challenge" status.

The governor is challenging us to a new level of maturity.

The governor has challenged the refinancing plan in court, where the matter is pending.

The governor challenged those voices, noting that in less than three years, "we have more than just plans on paper."

But Mr. Gore interpreted Dr. Dean's visit to mean that the governor was challenging him for the nomination.

Mr. Gore was irked because word that the governor of Vermont was challenging the sitting vice president would send a signal that he was vulnerable.

He has even fought publicly with leaders of the party, presidential loyalists whom he and other old-guard governors are challenging for control.

As legislators stayed late to cast final votes on the plan, it was unclear whether the governor would challenge the budget plan in court today.

In his budget message, the governor challenged those who want programs restored to find other places to cut.