Stephens Media rounds up legislative response to Gov. Huckabee’s mention of a special legislative session to rebate some of the mounting state surplus. None seems ready to jump at the idea of a special session or a round of small checks to taxpayers. A rainy day fund, court-mandated school construction and a regular session look at a revision in tax policy (such as reduction of the grocery tax) are among the sounder ideas offered.

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