During an interview with WCBS 880 AM Radio, Paterson stressed that he has not yet included his plan to furlough public employees one day a week in emergency budget extenders, which would essentially force legislators to choose between infuriating state worker unions and a government shutdown. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Bonacic raised the possibility of emergency budget extenders that would punt major discussions until May. (politico.com)
In the absence of a budget, Albany funds government operations on a week - to - week basis through emergency budget extenders. (newsday.com)