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Proposed weekend special session raises questions


Published on 2024-12-05 17:30:50 - Parkersburg News and Sentinel
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  • As workers were picking up the pieces of the Capitol Christmas Tree Thursday morning after it was toppled by high winds, lawmakers and legislative staff were trying to determine how to conduct a proposed last-minute special session as new lawmakers prepare to take their seats.

The article from the News and Sentinel discusses a proposed special session of the West Virginia Legislature scheduled for the weekend, which has raised several questions and concerns among local officials and residents. The session, called by Governor Jim Justice, aims to address urgent legislative matters, but details on the specific agenda items remain undisclosed, leading to speculation and uncertainty. Local leaders are questioning the timing and necessity of the session, especially given its unusual scheduling outside of regular legislative periods. There are concerns about the potential impact on ongoing local projects and the lack of transparency regarding the session's objectives. Public officials and community members are calling for more information to understand the implications of the decisions that might be made during this special session.

Read the Full Parkersburg News and Sentinel Article at:
[ https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2024/12/proposed-weekend-special-session-raises-questions/ ]