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February 7, 2021 - 5:06 am
West Virginia lawmakers return to the state Capitol next week to make decisions affecting the lives of 1.79 million state residents.
But the building has been closed to the general public for months during the coronavirus pandemic and will continue to be shut.
“Capitol access will be limited to just those that are here for official business or other government services,” Gov. Jim Justice said when asked about it on Friday during a regular briefing.
Legislative leaders have described a similar situation as they’ve tried to envision what the regular 60-day legislation will be like this year. The session begins this Wednesday, Feb. 10.
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Senate President Craig Blair, left, and Senate Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin. Members of the press and interest groups heard from state senators Tuesday during the first day of the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead. (Photos Provided)
CHARLESTON Republican and Democratic leaders of the West Virginia Senate have big plans for a legislative session starting next week.
Members of the press and interest groups heard from state senators Tuesday during the first day of the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead. Normally an event held in-person in Charleston, the event was held virtually.
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Senate President Craig Blair and Senate Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin.
CHARLESTON Republican and Democratic leaders of the West Virginia Senate have big plans for a legislative session starting next week.
Members of the press and interest groups heard from state senators Tuesday during the first day of the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead. Normally an event held in-person in Charleston, the event was held virtually.
Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, was joined by several committee chairs and vice chairs Tuesday to talk about the plans of the larger Republican majority. During the November election, the majority grew to 23 seats, giving Republicans a supermajority.
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CHARLESTON Republican and Democratic leaders of the West Virginia Senate have big plans for a legislative session starting next week.
Members of the press and interest groups heard from state senators Tuesday during the first day of the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead. Normally an event held in-person in Charleston, the event was held virtually.
Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, was joined by several committee chairs and vice chairs Tuesday to talk about the plans of the larger Republican majority. During the November election, the majority grew to 23 seats, giving Republicans a supermajority.