Senate President Pro Tem David Long announced to the Senate this afternoon that he would appoint members to a House/Senate conference committee and that the minority would be included in final budget negotiations.  (Government)

Then he joined with House Minority Leader Brian Bosma to demand that House Democrats accept the budget as is, eliminating the need for a conference committee.  (Politics)

I asked Sen. Long what changed from one announcement to the next.  He said nothing, but also indicated that there is little to negotiate over, as little as $10 million.  He also said that Senate Republicans will take part in negotiations.  (Confusing)