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The chairman of the bipartisan State Budget Committee has ordered officials from the state’s public universities to appear before the group Thursday to justify recent increases in their tuition and fees.

Despite very little compromise and seemingly two competing budgets, the legislature will return to the Statehouse June 11. Sen. Vi Simpson, D-Bloomington, says she realizes the challenges ahead but remains optimistic. However, Rep. Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, said he anticipates a long and difficult session.