Legislature wraps up marathon sitting

Legislature wraps up marathon sitting

July 5, 2019 6:38 pm MST.

Perhaps the longest working day of all time. The Opposition NDP pulled a two day, all-night filibuster against Bill 8, saying it rolls back rights for LGBTQ students.

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