The legislature is closer to finishing the budget. The Assembly passed the budget on Wednesday, and despite the possibility that the Senate Republicans may not have enough votes to pass the budget, they are scheduled to be on the floor today. As fall approaches, other matters are buzzing around the capitol as Sen. Leah Vukmir (R-Brookfield) officially enters the U.S. Senate race and Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) steps down from his leadership position. This Tidbits also highlights several of fall session's likely big issues including worker's compensation, mining, and regulatory reform.