A letter signed by the committee chair isn’t as good as a bill signed by the governor.

But it’s better than an unfavorable report and no letter.

As a subcommittee chair, I deliver the bad news to colleagues whose bills don’t have the votes to pass.

However, I have offered to work with some of them on a letter to the relevant government agency, where the response can help make a better case for the bill next year.

I practice what I preach.

I’ve made two requests this week to the General Assembly’s non-partisan budget staff to research issues of concern to me and to a constituent.