Is a Capitol compromise near?

ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) - State senators are reportedly nearing a power-sharing deal Wednesday afternoon, but so far, it's just talk.

"I am directing the state treasurer to withhold any pay checks or per diem checks from June 8 forward. If you're not coming to work you shouldn't get paid," New York State Governor David Paterson said. 

Lawmakers are supposed to receive a check in the mail for their work Wednesday, but for the first time in New York State Senate history, our elected officials may not get paid.

The reason, for one month the evenly split Senate in Albany has been fighting over who is in control. Local Democrat Senator William Stachowski said the latest Republican proposal isn't a total power sharing agreement.

That's because Espada would remain Senate president. Power sharing would take place at other levels, but Senator George Maziarz maintains what Republicans plan to do is make sure communities like Western New York get the same attention as communities down state.

In a State of the Senate type of speech, planned at 5 pm, the Governor will address the public about what's next and whether he will select a Lt. Governor to break the 31-31 split.

News 4 will be covering the Governor's address on News 4 at 5 pm and streaming it live here on WIVB.com.

News 4 will also be updating a live blog during the speech, where you can leave your comments.